stooping

Leaning; bending forward and downward; hence, bent; bowed: as, stooping shoulders; a stooping figure.

Yielding; submissive.

In heraldry, swooping or flying downward as if about to strike its prey: noting a hawk used as a bearing. Also spelled stouping.

a. & n. from stoop.

Bending the body forward; yielding; submitting; condescending; inclining.

Present participle of stoop.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect