lameness

/ˈleɪmnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being weak, unconvincing, or unsatisfactory.
    • She was frustrated by the lameness of the team's performance in the final game.
    • The lameness of his excuse made everyone roll their eyes.
    • Critics pointed out the lameness of the plot in the second half of the book.
  2. The condition of being unable to walk normally due to injury or disability.
    • The veterinarian treated the horse for lameness in its front leg.
    • Lameness in dogs can be caused by arthritis or a torn ligament.
    • After the accident, he suffered from permanent lameness and used a cane.