feeble

adjective

fee·ble ˈfē-bəl How to pronounce feeble (audio)

feebler ˈfē-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce feeble (audio)

; feeblest ˈfē-b(ə-)ləst How to pronounce feeble (audio)

: markedly lacking in strength

a feeble old man

: indicating weakness

taking only feeble steps

: deficient in qualities or resources that indicate vigor, authority, force, or efficiency

a feeble argument

cities are growing uncreative and feeble

Jane Jacobs

: inadequate, inferior

a feeble excuse

feebleness

ˈfē-bəl-nəs How to pronounce feeble (audio)

noun

feebly

ˈfē-blē

adverb

Example Sentences

She's still feeble from her long illness. We heard a feeble cry for help. Business is suffering because of the feeble economy. He made a feeble attempt to explain his behavior. He offered a feeble excuse for his behavior. “Dislike” is too feeble a word for how she feels about him. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The only shame comes from an inability to take responsibility for your actions, or worse, project your mistakes onto others in a feeble attempt to avoid conflict.

Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 When pressed on the subject at Big Ten media days, Jim Harbaugh didn’t seem keen on discussing the Wolverines’ feeble nonconference schedule.

Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Aug. 2022 The People’s Bank of China last week unexpectedly trimmed two of its policy rates in response to slowing growth and feeble demand for credit.

Jason Douglas, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 Taking a feeble slap at the ball, Norton mimics the way Newman had attempted to force a turnover.

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 All year long, the Sox have argued that their feeble performances against divisional competition didn’t matter.

Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 Today, at rallies of Hindu nationalist hard-liners, Gandhi is routinely vilified as feeble in his tactics against the British and overly conciliatory to India’s Muslims, who broke off and formed their own state, Pakistan, on Aug. 14, 1947.

Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Today, at rallies of Hindu nationalist hard-liners, Gandhi is routinely vilified as feeble in his tactics against the British and overly conciliatory to India’s Muslims, who broke off and formed their own state, Pakistan, on Aug. 14, 1947.

Gerry Shih, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Lisa shouts, a feeble, last attempt to protect their secret.

Haeryun Kang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2022 See More

单词	feebleness
释义	feeble adjective fee·ble ˈfē-bəl feebler ˈfē-b(ə-)lər ; feeblest ˈfē-b(ə-)ləst 1 a : markedly lacking in strength a feeble old man b : indicating weakness taking only feeble steps 2 a : deficient in qualities or resources that indicate vigor, authority, force, or efficiency a feeble argument cities are growing uncreative and feeble Jane Jacobs b : inadequate, inferior a feeble excuse feebleness ˈfē-bəl-nəs noun feebly ˈfē-blē adverb Synonyms asthenic debilitated delicate down-and-out effete enervated enfeebled faint frail infirm languid low prostrate prostrated sapped slight soft softened tender unsubstantial wasted weak weakened wimpish wimpy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She's still feeble from her long illness. We heard a feeble cry for help. Business is suffering because of the feeble economy. He made a feeble attempt to explain his behavior. He offered a feeble excuse for his behavior. “Dislike” is too feeble a word for how she feels about him. See More Recent Examples on the Web The only shame comes from an inability to take responsibility for your actions, or worse, project your mistakes onto others in a feeble attempt to avoid conflict. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 When pressed on the subject at Big Ten media days, Jim Harbaugh didn’t seem keen on discussing the Wolverines’ feeble nonconference schedule. Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Aug. 2022 The People’s Bank of China last week unexpectedly trimmed two of its policy rates in response to slowing growth and feeble demand for credit. Jason Douglas, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 Taking a feeble slap at the ball, Norton mimics the way Newman had attempted to force a turnover. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 All year long, the Sox have argued that their feeble performances against divisional competition didn’t matter. Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 Today, at rallies of Hindu nationalist hard-liners, Gandhi is routinely vilified as feeble in his tactics against the British and overly conciliatory to India’s Muslims, who broke off and formed their own state, Pakistan, on Aug. 14, 1947. Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Today, at rallies of Hindu nationalist hard-liners, Gandhi is routinely vilified as feeble in his tactics against the British and overly conciliatory to India’s Muslims, who broke off and formed their own state, Pakistan, on Aug. 14, 1947. Gerry Shih, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Lisa shouts, a feeble, last attempt to protect their secret. Haeryun Kang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English feble, from Anglo-French, from Latin flebilis lamentable, wretched, from flēre to weep — more at bleat First Known Use 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing feeble feeble-mindedly feeble-mindedness feeble-minded feeble-mindedly feeble-mindedness feeble-minded Kids Definition feeble adjective fee·ble ˈfē-bəl feebler -blər ; feeblest -bləst 1 : lacking in strength or endurance a feeble old dog 2 : not effective or sufficient a feeble attempt Her feeble cry could not be heard. feebleness noun as in weakness the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor the patient felt a lingering feebleness in the weeks following her heart surgery Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance weakness debility exhaustion infirmity fatigue enervation faintness frailty enfeeblement lowness languor fragility debilitation asthenia listlessness frailness impairment decay languidness injury tenderness decrepitude wimpiness impotence disablement helplessness weariness powerlessness prostration breakdown lassitude delicacy damage collapse softness invalidism defenselessness impuissance harm incapacitation hurt effeteness Antonyms & Near Antonyms strength vigor hardihood robustness vitality hardiness energy virility muscularity hardness fitness huskiness stoutness toughness sturdiness soundness health lustiness ruggedness heftiness brawniness healthiness wellness See More
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feeble

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