Answer: languishing

AnswerCrossword Clue
LANGUISHINGIn decline
languishingAssume or display a sentimentally tender or melancholy expression or tone
languishingPine with love or grief
languishingFail to make progress or be successful
languishingSuffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation
languishingLANGUISH, to lose vitality
languishing(of a person or other living thing) Lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble