Feeble

/ˈfiːbəl/ · adjective

Meaning

Deficient in physical strength..

Definitions by Sense

1. Deficient in physical strength.
2. Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness in action or expression; faint.
3. (obsolete) To make feeble; to enfeeble.

Example Sentences

Though she appeared old and feeble, she could still throw a ball.

Pent up in Utica he vainly forms A poor Epitome of Roman Greatneſs, And, cover’d with Numidian Guards, directs A feeble Army, and an empty Senate, Remnants of mighty Battels fought in vain.

You've had your time Gonna walk that line Like a living travesty, Endlessly bound to your sins I'll hunt you down in time You're just a feeble swine How can I compromise When all you do is deny

France were transformed from the feeble, divided unit that had squeaked past Wales in the semi-final, their half-backs finding the corners with beautifully judged kicks from hand, the forwards making yards with every drive and a reorganised Kiwi line-out beginning to malfunction.

That was a feeble excuse for an example.

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Word Forms

• feebler
• feeblest
• feebles
• feebling
• feebled

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