英语词汇“weak”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	weak
释义	Trends of weak View usage for: weak (wiːk) Word forms: comparative weaker, superlative weakest 1. adjective If someone is weak, they are not healthy or do not have good muscles, so that they cannot move quickly or carry heavy things. I was too weak to move or think or speak. His arms and legs were weak. Synonyms: feeble, exhausted, frail, debilitated More Synonyms of weak weakly adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'I'm all right,' Max said weakly, but his breathing came in jagged gasps. He weakly pressed his arms against her sides. weakness uncountable noun Symptoms of anaemia include weakness, fatigue and iron deficiency. Synonyms: liking, appetite, penchant, soft spot More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: powerlessness, vulnerability, impotence, meekness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: inadequacy, deficiency, transparency, lameness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: failing, fault, defect, deficiency More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: frailty, fatigue, exhaustion, fragility More Synonyms of weak 2. adjective If someone has an organ or sense that is weak, it is not very effective or powerful, or is likely to fail. Until the beating, Cantanco's eyesight had been weak, but adequate. She tired easily and had a weak heart. 3. adjective If you describe someone as weak, you mean that they are not very confident or determined, so that they are often frightened or worried, or easily influenced by other people. He was a nice doctor, but a weak man who wasn't going to stick his neck out. You have been conditioned to believe that it is weak to be scared. Synonyms: ineffectual, pathetic, cowardly, powerless More Synonyms of weak weakness uncountable noun Many people felt that admitting to stress was a sign of weakness. Synonyms: liking, appetite, penchant, soft spot More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: powerlessness, vulnerability, impotence, meekness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: inadequacy, deficiency, transparency, lameness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: failing, fault, defect, deficiency More Synonyms of weak 4. adjective If you describe someone's voice or smile as weak, you mean that it not very loud or big, suggesting that the person lacks confidence, enthusiasm, or physical strength. His weak voice was almost inaudible. He managed a weak smile. Synonyms: slight, faint, feeble, pathetic More Synonyms of weak weakly adverb [ADVERB after verb] He smiled weakly at reporters. 5. adjective If an object or surface is weak, it breaks easily and cannot support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. The owner said the bird may have escaped through a weak spot in the aviary. Swimming is helpful for bones that are porous and weak. Synonyms: fragile, brittle, flimsy, unsound More Synonyms of weak 6. adverb A weak physical force does not have much power or intensity. The molecules in regular liquids are held together by relatively weak bonds. Strong winds can turn boats when the tide is weak. ...the weak winter sun. weakly adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed, ADVERB after verb] The mineral is weakly magnetic. Down through the trees the wind whooshed weakly, like a sick child. 7. adjective If individuals or groups are weak, they do not have any power or influence. The council was too weak to do anything about it. The weak are people who are weak. He voiced his solidarity with the weak and defenceless. weakness uncountable noun It made me feel patronised, in a position of weakness. Synonyms: liking, appetite, penchant, soft spot More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: powerlessness, vulnerability, impotence, meekness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: inadequacy, deficiency, transparency, lameness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: failing, fault, defect, deficiency More Synonyms of weak 8. adjective A weak government or leader does not have much control, and is not prepared or able to actfirmly or severely. The changes come after mounting criticism that the government is weak and indecisive. The chief editorial writer also blames weak leadership for the current crisis. weakly adverb ...the weakly-led movement for reform. weakness uncountable noun Officials fear that he might interpret the emphasis on diplomacy as a sign of weakness. Synonyms: liking, appetite, penchant, soft spot More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: powerlessness, vulnerability, impotence, meekness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: inadequacy, deficiency, transparency, lameness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: failing, fault, defect, deficiency More Synonyms of weak 9. adjective If you describe something such a country's currency, economy, industry, or government as weak, you mean that it is not successful, and may be likely to fail or collapse. The weak dollar made American goods relative bargains for foreigners. When the economy is weak, it's very hard for suppliers to raise their prices. weakness uncountable noun [usually with poss] The weakness of his regime is showing more and more. [+ of] The pound's weakness compounded the widespread gloom in the City. Synonyms: liking, appetite, penchant, soft spot More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: powerlessness, vulnerability, impotence, meekness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: inadequacy, deficiency, transparency, lameness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: failing, fault, defect, deficiency More Synonyms of weak 10. adjective If something such as an argument or case is weak, it is not convincing or there is little evidence to support it. Do you think the prosecution made any particular errors, or did they just have aweak case? The claim exposed a weak point in the structure of facts upon which his argumentrested. The evidence against him was weak and insufficient. Synonyms: unconvincing, unsatisfactory, lame, invalid More Synonyms of weak weakly adverb His efforts to refute these 'stereotypes' are weakly argued. weaknessWord forms: plural weaknesses variable noun ...the strengths and weaknesses of the government's case. The Law recognises the weakness of claims based on retrospective knowledge. Synonyms: liking, appetite, penchant, soft spot More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: powerlessness, vulnerability, impotence, meekness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: inadequacy, deficiency, transparency, lameness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: failing, fault, defect, deficiency More Synonyms of weak 11. adjective A weak drink, chemical, or drug contains very little of a particular substance, for examplebecause a lot of water has been added to it. ...a cup of weak tea. ...a very weak bleach solution. Synonyms: tasteless, thin, diluted, watery More Synonyms of weak 12. adjective Your weak points are the qualities or talents you do not possess, or the things you are not very good at. You may very well be asked what your weak points are. Don't try to claim you don'thave any. Geography was my weak subject. His short stories tend to be weak on plot. [+ on] weakness variable noun His only weakness is his temperament. There's some weakness in their teaching ability. Synonyms: liking, appetite, penchant, soft spot More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: powerlessness, vulnerability, impotence, meekness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: inadequacy, deficiency, transparency, lameness More Synonyms of weak Synonyms: failing, fault, defect, deficiency More Synonyms of weak 13. graded adjective You can say that someone has a weak chin to indicate that their chin is not large, especially when you want to suggest that they do not have a strong character. She was a plain-looking woman with a weak chin. 14. See also weakness More Synonyms of weak weak in British English (wiːk) adjective 1. lacking in physical or mental strength or force; frail or feeble 2. liable to yield, break, or give way a weak link in a chain 3. lacking in resolution or firmness of character 4. lacking strength, power, or intensity a weak voice 5. lacking strength in a particular part a team weak in defence 6. a. not functioning as well as normal weak eyes b. easily upset a weak stomach 7. lacking in conviction, persuasiveness, etc a weak argument 8. lacking in political or strategic strength a weak state 9. lacking the usual, full, or desirable strength of flavour weak tea 10. grammar a. denoting or belonging to a class of verbs, in certain languages including the Germanic languages, whose conjugation relies on inflectional endings rather than internal vowel gradation, as look, looks, looking, looked b. belonging to any part-of-speech class, in any of various languages, whose inflections follow the more regular of two possible patterns Compare strong (sense 13) 11. (of a syllable) not accented or stressed 12. (of a fuel-air mixture) containing a relatively low proportion of fuel Compare rich (sense 13) 13. photography having low density or contrast; thin 14. (of an industry, market, currency, securities, etc) falling in price or characterizedby falling prices Derived forms weakish (ˈweakish) adjective weakishly (ˈweakishly) adverb weakishness (ˈweakishness) noun Word origin Old English wāc soft, miserable; related to Old Saxon wēk, Old High German weih, Old Norse veikr weak in American English (wik) adjective 1. a. lacking in strength of body or muscle; not physically strong b. lacking vitality; feeble; infirm 2. lacking in skill or strength in combat or competition a weak team 3. lacking in moral strength or willpower; yielding easily to temptation, the influence of others, etc. 4. lacking in mental power, or in the ability to think, judge, decide, etc. 5. a. lacking ruling power, or authority a weak government b. having few resources; relatively low in wealth, numbers, supplies, etc. the weaker nations 6. lacking in force or effectiveness weak discipline 7. a. lacking in strength of material or construction; unable to resist strain, pressure, etc.; easily torn, broken, bent, etc. a weak railing b. not sound or secure; unable to stand up to an attack a weak fortification 8. a. not functioning normally or well said of a body organ or part weak eyes b. easily upset; queasy a weak stomach 9. indicating or suggesting moral or physical lack of strength weak features 10. lacking in volume, intensity, etc.; faint a weak voice, a weak current 11. lacking the usual or proper strength ; specif., a. having only a small amount of its essential ingredient; diluted weak tea b. not as potent as usual or as others of the kind a weak drug c. lacking, poor, or deficient in something specified weak in grammar, a baseball team weak in pitchers 12. a. ineffective; unconvincing a weak argument b. faulty weak logic 13. tending toward lower prices said of a market, stock, etc. 14. Chemistry having a low ion concentration said as of certain acids and bases 15. Grammar expressing variation in tense by the addition of an inflectional suffix rather than by internal change of a syllabic vowel; regular (Ex.: talk, talked, talked) see also strong (sense 20) 16. Phonetics unstressed or lightly stressed said of a syllable 17. Photography thin (sense 10) 18. Prosody designating or of a verse ending in which the stress falls on a word or syllablethat is normally unstressed SYNONYMY NOTE: weak, the broadest in application of these words, basically implies a lack or inferiorityof physical, mental, or moral strength [a weak muscle, mind, character, foundation, excuse, etc.]; feeble suggests a pitiable weakness or ineffectiveness [a feeble old man, a feeble joke]; frail1 suggests an inherent or constitutional delicacy or weakness, so as to be easily brokenor shattered [a frail body, conscience, etc.]; infirm suggests a loss of strength or soundness, as through illness or age [his infirm old grandfather]; decrepit implies a being broken down, worn out, or decayed, as by old age or long use [a decrepit old pensioner, a decrepit sofa] OPPOSITES: strong, sturdy, robust Derived forms weakish (ˈweakish) adjective Word origin ME waik < ON veikr, akin to OE wac, feeble (which the ON word replaced) < IE weig-, weik- (< base wei-, to bend) > week, wicker, L vicis, change More idioms containing weak a weak link Examples of 'weak' in a sentence weak But what happens when you have weak growth and high inflation? Times, Sunday Times (2016) But other research has found no link or a weak one. The Sun (2016) This puts him in a weak position. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Investors expect the economy to be weak. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But support for five-day strikes is much weaker. The Sun (2016) More production here means weaker oil prices worldwide, especially if demand growth weakens. Times, Sunday Times (2017) His familiar growling voice was notably weaker, barely audible at times. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The West is becoming much weaker. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But that's a weak case, when the media already regularly prints player wages as fact. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They added that consumer spending growth had recovered further in October, with spending on luxury items rising as tourists took advantage of the weaker currency. Times, Sunday Times (2016) More weak cases also come to court. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Pour your strength and power into this weak vessel. Christianity Today (2000) This resulted in an inept and weak government unable to bridge the chasm between sectarian factions. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Without him we will be much weaker. The Sun (2009) Injuries often occur because the muscles surrounding the spine are too weak to support it. Sally Gunnell, Kathryn Leigh BE YOUR BEST: How Anyone can become Fit, Healthy and Confident (2002) Why use weak arguments when strong ones will do? Times, Sunday Times (2009) And manufacturing is not the only sector that benefits from a weaker currency. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Not doing so could consign the economy to permanently weak growth. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There was no weakest link in the cast. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Is that not evidence of an economy getting weaker? Times, Sunday Times (2013) Performance was generally weaker in the north of the country. Times, Sunday Times (2011) His voice became so weak that it was just too exhausting for him to repeat anything. MacIntyre, Anne M. E. Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome - How To Live With It (1989) Cheaper does not have to mean weaker. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Hopefully the introduction of fees will discourage people from bringing weak cases. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Peers have long argued the powers are too weak. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This varied between areas and the gap was much bigger in weaker schools. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Both the money supply and bank lending are too weak to support recovery. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It is also somewhat weak on actual evidence. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The real question is if it is sensible to act so strong when the basic position is so weak. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Weak and sick, he had lost all his fight. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The relatively weak Indian rupee may contribute to this trend. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Quotations The weakest goes to the wallWilliam ShakespeareRomeo and Juliet In other languages weak British English: weak /wiːk/ ADJECTIVE If someone is weak, they do not have very much strength or energy. I was too weak to move. American English: weak Arabic: ضَعِيف Brazilian Portuguese: fraco Chinese: 弱的 Croatian: slab Czech: slabý Danish: svag Dutch: zwak European Spanish: débil Finnish: heikko French: faible German: schwach Greek: αδύναμος Italian: debole Japanese: 弱い Korean: 약한 Norwegian: svak Polish: słaby European Portuguese: fraco Romanian: slăbit Russian: слабый Latin American Spanish: débil Swedish: svag Thai: อ่อนแอ Turkish: zayıf karakter Ukrainian: слабкий Vietnamese: yếu All related terms of 'weak' weak link an unreliable person or thing within an organization or system weak side the side of the court with fewer players weak spot some aspect of a character or situation that is susceptible to criticism weak verb a regular verb weak-kneed If you describe someone as weak-kneed , you mean that they are unable or unwilling to do anything because they are influenced by a strong emotion such as fear . weak-minded lacking in stability of mind or character weak point an area of weakness weak sister a person in a group who is regarded as weak or unreliable weak-willed lacking strength of will weak outlook The outlook for something is what people think will happen in relation to it. weak recovery When there is a recovery in a country's economy , it improves . a weak link an unreliable part of a system, which may cause the whole system to fail weak interaction an interaction between elementary particles that is responsible for certain decay processes, operates at distances less than about 10 –15 metres , and is 10 12 times weaker than the strong interaction. The weak interaction and electromagnetic interactions are now described by the unifying electroweak theory weak productivity Productivity is the rate at which goods are produced. weak nuclear force → weak interaction free safety the safety who is without an assignment of covering a particular player on the other team and is, typically, responsible for defending against long pass plays weak nuclear interaction an interaction between elementary particles that is responsible for certain decay processes, operates at distances less than about 10 –15 metres , and is 10 12 times weaker than the strong interaction. The weak interaction and electromagnetic interactions are now described by the unifying electroweak theory Chinese translation of 'weak' weak (wiːk) adj [person] 虚(虛)弱的 (xūruò de) [muscle, back] 软弱无力的 (ruǎnruò wúlì de) [heart, voice, eyesight] 衰弱的 (shuāiruò de) [object, material] 易坏(壞)的 (yìhuài de) (morally) [person] 懦弱的 (nuòruò de) (Econ) [currency, pound, dollar etc] 疲软(軟)的 (píruǎn de) (= poor) [performance] 差的 (chà de) [position] 软(軟)弱的 (ruǎnruò de) (= not convincing) [argument, evidence] 不充分的 (bù chōngfèn de) (= low-strength) [tea, coffee, substance] 淡的 (dàn de) [smile] 淡淡的 (dàndàn de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of feeble Definition lacking in physical or mental strength I was too weak to move my arms and legs. Synonyms feeble While I was ill I was too feeble to even stand. exhausted She was too exhausted even to think clearly. frail She lay in bed looking particularly frail. debilitated spent wasted exercises designed to help build up his wasted limbs weakly tender The newborn looked so fragile and tender. delicate He was a physically delicate child. faint fragile shaky Our house will remain on shaky foundations unless the architect sorts out the basement. sickly He had been a sickly child. languid He's a large languid man with a round and impassive face. puny Our Kevin has always been a puny lad. decrepit unsteady infirm my infirm husband anaemic Losing a lot of blood makes you tired and anaemic. effete the sun-starved looks of an effete intellectual enervated Warm winds make many people feel enervated and depressed. Opposites strong , tough , healthy , mighty , hardy , energetic , hefty 2 (adjective) in the sense of deficient Definition (of a part of the body) not functioning as well as is normal His eyesight had always been weak. Synonyms deficient deficient landing systems wanting She examined his work and found it wanting. poor poor wages and terrible working conditions A poor crop has sent vegetable prices spiralling. lacking Why was military intelligence so lacking? inadequate She felt quite painfully inadequate in the crisis. pathetic That's the most pathetic excuse I've ever heard. faulty Their interpretation was faulty. substandard under-strength Opposites able , effective , capable 3 (adjective) in the sense of ineffectual Definition lacking in moral strength a clash between a weak minister and a domineering civil servant Synonyms ineffectual The ill-advised and ineffectual policies pathetic cowardly I was too cowardly to complain. powerless soft He says the measure is soft and weak on criminals. impotent Bullies can leave people feeling hurt, angry and impotent. indecisive He was criticised as a weak and indecisive leader. infirm She has little patience with the `infirm of purpose'. spineless bureaucrats and spineless politicians boneless timorous (literary) He is a reclusive, timorous creature. weak-kneed (informal) namby-pamby I despise his wimpy, namby-pamby attitude. irresolute They launched the attack for fear of seeming irresolute. Opposites firm , resolute 4 (adjective) in the sense of slight He managed a weak smile and said, `Don't worry about me.' Synonyms slight It's only made a slight difference. faint She made a faint attempt at a laugh. feeble This is a feeble argument. pathetic shallow I think he is shallow, vain and untrustworthy. hollow 5 (adjective) in the sense of faint Definition lacking strength or power Her voice was so weak we could hardly hear her. Synonyms faint He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping. soft When he woke again he could hear soft music. She spoke in a soft whisper. quiet A quiet murmur passed through the classroom. slight small a very small voice low Her voice was so low he had to strain to catch it. poor distant dull muffled She heard a muffled cough behind her. imperceptible His hesitation was almost imperceptible. Opposites powerful , loud 6 (adjective) in the sense of fragile Definition liable to collapse or break The animals escaped through a weak spot in the fence. Synonyms fragile Coffee was served to them in cups of fragile china. brittle Pine is brittle and breaks easily. flimsy a flimsy wooden door unsound He was rejected as an army conscript as being of unsound mind. fine She wears fine jewellery wherever she goes. delicate Although the material looks tough, it is very delicate. frail The frail craft rocked as he clambered in. dainty a pair of the daintiest little kid slippers breakable My parents had a remarkable array of breakable objects. 7 (adjective) in the sense of unsafe Definition lacking in importance, influence, or strength The trade unions are in a very weak position. Synonyms unsafe In the larger neighbourhood, I felt very unsafe. exposed The troops are exposed to attack by the enemy. vulnerable criminals who prey on the more vulnerable members of our society helpless The children were left helpless. wide open The virus leaves the body wide open to infection. unprotected untenable He claimed the charges against him were untenable. defenceless a leader who would leave the country isolated and defenceless unguarded The U-boat entered in through a narrow unguarded eastern entrance. Opposites safe , secure , invulnerable , well-defended 8 (adjective) in the sense of unconvincing Definition not convincing The evidence against him was too weak to hold up in court. Synonyms unconvincing He was given the usual unconvincing excuses. unsatisfactory The inspectors said a third of lessons were unsatisfactory. lame He mumbled some lame excuse about having gone to sleep. invalid Those arguments are rendered invalid by the hard facts. flimsy The charges were based on flimsy evidence. inconclusive pathetic Opposites powerful , convincing , obvious , solid , valid , forceful , conclusive , trustworthy , incontrovertible 9 (adjective) in the sense of tasteless Definition not having a strong flavour a weak cup of tea Synonyms tasteless The fish was mushy and tasteless. thin The soup was thin and clear. diluted Encourage your child to drink diluted fruit juice. watery a plateful of watery cabbage soup runny Warm the honey until it becomes runny. insipid It tasted bland and insipid, like warm cardboard. wishy-washy (informal) under-strength milk-and-water He dismissed the project as `milk and water'. waterish Opposites strong , potent , tasty , intoxicating , flavoursome , industrial-strength mainly humorous) 10 (adjective) in the sense of dim Definition lacking strength or power The light was so weak we could barely see anything Synonyms dim She stood waiting in the dim light. pale A pale light seeped through the window. faint muted feeble dull The box closed with a dull thud. wan The lamp cast a wan light through the swirls of fog. Quotation The weakest goes to the wall [William Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet] Additional synonyms in the sense of anaemic Definition pale and sickly-looking Losing a lot of blood makes you tired and anaemic. Synonyms pale, weak, dull, frail, feeble, wan, sickly, bloodless, colourless, infirm, pallid, ashen, characterless, enervated, like death warmed up (informal) in the sense of breakable My parents had a remarkable array of breakable objects. Synonyms fragile, delicate, frail, brittle, flimsy, crumbly, friable, frangible in the sense of brittle Definition easily cracked or broken Pine is brittle and breaks easily. Synonyms fragile, delicate, crisp, crumbling, frail, crumbly, breakable, shivery, friable, frangible, shatterable Synonyms of 'weak' weak Explore 'weak' in the dictionary* Additional synonyms in the sense of cowardly I was too cowardly to complain. Synonyms faint-hearted, scared, spineless, gutless (informal), base, soft, yellow (informal), weak, chicken (slang), shrinking, fearful, craven, abject, dastardly (old-fashioned), boneless, timorous (literary), weak-kneed (informal), pusillanimous, chickenshit (US, slang), recreant (archaic), caitiff (archaic), chicken-hearted, lily-livered (old-fashioned), white-livered, sookie (New Zealand) in the sense of dainty Definition delicate, pretty, or elegant a pair of the daintiest little kid slippers Synonyms delicate, pretty, charming, fine, slight, slim, elegant, trim, neat, refined, exquisite, graceful, petite, dinky (British, informal) in the sense of defenceless a leader who would leave the country isolated and defenceless Synonyms helpless, exposed, vulnerable, naked, endangered, powerless, wide open, unarmed, unprotected, unguarded in the sense of delicate He was a physically delicate child. Synonyms sickly, weak, ailing, frail, feeble, unhealthy, debilitated, lacklustre, infirm, in poor health, indisposed in the sense of delicate Definition easily damaged Although the material looks tough, it is very delicate. Synonyms fragile, weak, frail, brittle, tender, flimsy, dainty, breakable, frangible in the sense of diluted Encourage your child to drink diluted fruit juice. Synonyms watered down, thinned, weak, weakened, dilute, watery, adulterated, cut (informal), wishy-washy (informal) in the sense of dull Definition (of a sound) not loud or clear The box closed with a dull thud. Synonyms muted, faint, suppressed, subdued, stifled, muffled, indistinct in the sense of effete Definition weak, powerless, and decadent the sun-starved looks of an effete intellectual Synonyms weak, cowardly, feeble, ineffectual, decrepit, spineless, enfeebled, weak-kneed (informal), enervated, overrefined, chicken-hearted, wimpish or wimpy (informal) in the sense of enervated Warm winds make many people feel enervated and depressed. Synonyms weakened, spent, done in (informal), weak, tired, drained, undermined, exhausted, fatigued, rundown, limp, feeble, sapped, worn out, debilitated, unnerved, washed out, incapacitated, enfeebled, devitalized in the sense of exhausted She was too exhausted even to think clearly. Synonyms worn out, tired, tired out, drained, spent, beat (slang), bushed (informal), dead (informal), wasted, done in (informal), weak, all in (slang), fatigued, wiped out (informal), sapped, debilitated, jaded, knackered (slang), prostrated, clapped out (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), effete, enfeebled, enervated, ready to drop, dog-tired (informal), zonked (slang), dead tired, dead beat (informal), shagged out (British, slang), fagged out (informal), worn to a frazzle (informal), on your last legs (informal), creamcrackered (British, slang), out on your feet (informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of exposed Definition vulnerable The troops are exposed to attack by the enemy. Synonyms vulnerable, open, subject, in danger, liable, susceptible, wide open, left open, laid bare, in peril, laid open in the sense of faulty Their interpretation was faulty. Synonyms incorrect, wrong, flawed, inaccurate, bad, weak, invalid, erroneous, unsound, imprecise, fallacious in the sense of fine Definition of delicate or careful workmanship She wears fine jewellery wherever she goes. Synonyms exquisite, delicate, fragile, dainty in the sense of flimsy Definition not strong or substantial a flimsy wooden door Synonyms fragile, weak, slight, delicate, shallow, shaky, frail, superficial, makeshift, rickety, insubstantial, gimcrack, unsubstantial in the sense of flimsy Definition not very convincing The charges were based on flimsy evidence. Synonyms unconvincing, poor, thin, weak, inadequate, pathetic, transparent, trivial, feeble, unsatisfactory, frivolous, tenuous, implausible in the sense of frail Definition physically weak and delicate She lay in bed looking particularly frail. Synonyms feeble, weak, puny, decrepit, infirm in the sense of frail Definition easily damaged The frail craft rocked as he clambered in. Synonyms flimsy, weak, vulnerable, delicate, fragile, brittle, unsound, wispy, insubstantial, breakable, frangible, slight in the sense of helpless Definition unable to manage independently The children were left helpless. Synonyms vulnerable, exposed, unprotected, defenceless, abandoned, dependent, stranded, wide open, forlorn, destitute in the sense of imperceptible Definition too slight, subtle, or gradual to be noticed His hesitation was almost imperceptible. Synonyms undetectable, slight, subtle, small, minute, fine, tiny, faint, invisible, gradual, shadowy, microscopic, indistinguishable, inaudible, infinitesimal, teeny-weeny, unnoticeable, insensible, impalpable (formal), indiscernible, teensy-weensy, inappreciable in the sense of impotent Definition not having the power to influence people or events Bullies can leave people feeling hurt, angry and impotent. Synonyms powerless, weak, helpless, unable, incapable, paralysed, frail, incompetent, ineffective, feeble, incapacitated, infirm, nerveless, enervated Additional synonyms in the sense of inadequate Definition not good enough She felt quite painfully inadequate in the crisis. Synonyms incapable, incompetent, ineffective, weak, pathetic, faulty, unfitted, unfit, defective, unequal, inept, deficient, imperfect, unqualified, not up to scratch (informal), inexpert, inapt, found wanting in the sense of indecisive Definition unable to make decisions He was criticised as a weak and indecisive leader. Synonyms hesitating, uncertain, wavering, doubtful, faltering, tentative, undecided, dithering (British), vacillating, in two minds (informal), undetermined, pussyfooting (informal), irresolute in the sense of infirm Definition physically or mentally weak, esp. from old age my infirm husband Synonyms frail, weak, feeble, failing, ailing, debilitated, decrepit, enfeebled, doddery, doddering in the sense of infirm She has little patience with the `infirm of purpose'. Synonyms irresolute, weak, faltering, unstable, shaky, insecure, wavering, wobbly, indecisive, unsound, vacillating in the sense of insipid Definition lacking flavour It tasted bland and insipid, like warm cardboard. Synonyms tasteless, bland, flavourless, watered down, watery, wishy-washy (informal), unappetizing, savourless in the sense of invalid Definition (of an argument, result, etc.) not valid because it has been based on a mistake Those arguments are rendered invalid by the hard facts. Synonyms unfounded, false, untrue, illogical, irrational, unsound, unscientific, baseless, fallacious, untenable, ill-founded in the sense of irresolute Definition unable to make decisions They launched the attack for fear of seeming irresolute. Synonyms indecisive, weak, hesitating, doubtful, unsettled, unstable, tentative, wavering, hesitant, undecided, fickle, unsteady, infirm, vacillating, in two minds, undetermined, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang), half-hearted in the sense of lacking Why was military intelligence so lacking? Synonyms deficient, wanting, needing, missing, inadequate, minus (informal), flawed, impaired, sans (archaic) in the sense of lame Definition weak He mumbled some lame excuse about having gone to sleep. Synonyms unconvincing, poor, pathetic, inadequate, thin, weak, insufficient, feeble, unsatisfactory, flimsy in the sense of languid Definition lacking energy He's a large languid man with a round and impassive face. Synonyms inactive, lazy, indifferent, lethargic, weary, sluggish, inert, uninterested, listless, unenthusiastic, languorous, lackadaisical, torpid, spiritless Additional synonyms in the sense of low Definition with a hushed tone Her voice was so low he had to strain to catch it. Synonyms quiet, soft, gentle, whispered, muted, subdued, hushed, muffled in the sense of milk-and-water Definition weak, feeble, or insipid He dismissed the project as `milk and water'. Synonyms weak, feeble, innocuous, weedy (informal), insipid, wishy-washy (informal), vapid, jejune (old-fashioned), wussy (slang), nerdy or nurdy (slang), wimpish or wimpy (informal) in the sense of muffled She heard a muffled cough behind her. Synonyms indistinct, suppressed, subdued, dull, faint, dim, muted, strangled, stifled in the sense of namby-pamby Definition excessively sentimental or prim I despise his wimpy, namby-pamby attitude. Synonyms feeble, weak, wet (informal), sentimental, ineffectual, prim, weedy (informal), colourless, anaemic, insipid, simpering, spineless, effete, boneless, prissy (informal), wishy-washy (informal), vapid, mawkish, wussy (slang), niminy-piminy, wimpish or wimpy (informal) in the sense of pale Definition lacking brightness or colour A pale light seeped through the window. Synonyms dim, weak, faint, feeble, thin, wan, watery in the sense of pathetic Definition distressingly inadequate That's the most pathetic excuse I've ever heard. Synonyms inadequate, useless, feeble, poor, sorry, wet (British, informal), pants (informal), miserable, petty, worthless, meagre, pitiful, woeful, deplorable, lamentable, trashy, measly (informal), crummy (slang), crappy (slang), rubbishy, poxy (slang), wanky (taboo, slang), chickenshit (US, slang) in the sense of poor Definition lacking in (something) poor wages and terrible working conditionsA poor crop has sent vegetable prices spiralling. Synonyms meagre, inadequate, insufficient, reduced, lacking, slight, miserable, pathetic, incomplete, scant, sparse, deficient, skimpy, measly (informal), scanty, pitiable, niggardly, straitened, exiguous in the sense of puny Definition small and weakly Our Kevin has always been a puny lad. Synonyms feeble, weak, frail, little, tiny, weakly, stunted, diminutive, sickly, undeveloped, pint-sized (informal), undersized, underfed, dwarfish, pygmy or pigmy in the sense of quiet Definition characterized by an absence of noise A quiet murmur passed through the classroom. Synonyms soft, low, muted, lowered, whispered, faint, suppressed, stifled, hushed, muffled, inaudible, indistinct, low-pitched in the sense of runny Definition tending to flow Warm the honey until it becomes runny. Synonyms flowing, liquid, melted, fluid, diluted, watery, streaming, liquefied Additional synonyms in the sense of shaky Definition weak and unsteady, esp. due to illness or shock Our house will remain on shaky foundations unless the architect sorts out the basement. Synonyms unstable, weak, precarious, tottering, ramshackle, dilapidated, rickety, unsteady, wonky (British, informal) in the sense of shallow Definition not involving sincere feelings or serious thought I think he is shallow, vain and untrustworthy. Synonyms superficial, surface, empty, slight, foolish, idle, trivial, meaningless, flimsy, frivolous, skin-deep in the sense of sickly Definition weak and unhealthy He had been a sickly child. Synonyms unhealthy, weak, delicate, ailing, feeble, infirm, in poor health, indisposed in the sense of small a very small voice Synonyms soft, low, quiet, inaudible, low-pitched, noiseless in the sense of soft Definition kind or lenient, often to excess He says the measure is soft and weak on criminals. Synonyms lenient, easy-going, lax, liberal, weak, indulgent, permissive, spineless, boneless, overindulgent in the sense of soft Definition (of music or sounds) quiet and pleasing When he woke again he could hear soft music.She spoke in a soft whisper. Synonyms quiet, low, gentle, sweet, whispered, soothing, murmured, muted, subdued, mellow, understated, melodious, mellifluous, dulcet, soft-toned in the sense of spineless Definition behaving in a cowardly way bureaucrats and spineless politicians Synonyms weak, soft, cowardly, ineffective, feeble, yellow (informal), inadequate, pathetic, submissive, squeamish, vacillating, boneless, gutless (informal), weak-willed, weak-kneed (informal), faint-hearted, irresolute, spiritless, chickenshit (US, slang), lily-livered, without a will of your own in the sense of tender The newborn looked so fragile and tender. Synonyms fragile, delicate, frail, soft, weak, feeble, breakable in the sense of thin Definition not dense The soup was thin and clear. Synonyms watery, weak, diluted, dilute, runny, rarefied, wishy-washy (informal) in the sense of timorous Definition lacking courage or self-confidence He is a reclusive, timorous creature. Synonyms timid, nervous, shy, retiring, frightened, shrinking, fearful, trembling, cowardly, apprehensive, coy, diffident, bashful, mousy, pusillanimous (formal), faint-hearted, irresolute, afraid Additional synonyms in the sense of unguarded Definition unprotected The U-boat entered in through a narrow unguarded eastern entrance. Synonyms unprotected, vulnerable, defenceless, undefended, open to attack, unpatrolled in the sense of unprotected Definition not defended or protected from harm Synonyms vulnerable, helpless, defenceless, unarmed, unguarded, undefended, open to attack, pregnable in the sense of unsatisfactory Definition not good enough The inspectors said a third of lessons were unsatisfactory. Synonyms not good enough, inadequate, unacceptable, poor, disappointing, weak, pathetic, insufficient, unsuitable, mediocre, deficient, unworthy, displeasing, not up to scratch (informal), no great shakes (informal), not much cop (British, slang), not up to par in the sense of unsound Definition unhealthy or unstable He was rejected as an army conscript as being of unsound mind. Synonyms unhealthy, unstable, unbalanced, diseased, ill, weak, delicate, ailing, frail, defective, unwell, deranged, unhinged, in poor health in the sense of untenable Definition (of a theory, idea, etc.) impossible to defend in an argument He claimed the charges against him were untenable. Synonyms unsustainable, indefensible, unsound, groundless, weak, flawed, shaky, unreasonable, illogical, fallacious, insupportable, invalid in the sense of vulnerable Definition able to be physically or emotionally hurt criminals who prey on the more vulnerable members of our society Synonyms susceptible, helpless, unprotected, defenceless, exposed, weak, sensitive, tender, unguarded, thin-skinned in the sense of wan The lamp cast a wan light through the swirls of fog. Synonyms dim, weak, pale, faint, feeble in the sense of wanting Definition not meeting requirements or expectations She examined his work and found it wanting. Synonyms deficient, poor, disappointing, inadequate, pathetic, inferior, insufficient, faulty, not good enough, defective, patchy, imperfect, sketchy, unsound, substandard, leaving much to be desired, not much cop (British, slang), not up to par, not up to expectations, bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) in the sense of wasted Definition pale, thin, and unhealthy exercises designed to help build up his wasted limbs Synonyms emaciated, weak, weakened, withered, frail, skeletal, shrivelled, shrunken, atrophied, scrawny, wizened in the sense of watery Definition insipid, thin, or weak a plateful of watery cabbage soup Synonyms diluted, thin, weak, dilute, watered-down, tasteless, runny, insipid, washy, adulterated, wishy-washy (informal), flavourless, waterish Additional synonyms in the sense of wide open Definition exposed or vulnerable The virus leaves the body wide open to infection. Synonyms unprotected, open, exposed, vulnerable, at risk, in danger, susceptible, defenceless, in peril in the sense of wishy-washy Synonyms watery, flat, thin, weak, watered-down, tasteless, insipid
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