ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Feeble

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfiːbəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Feeble is an adjective meaning Deficient in physical strength.

Meaning

Deficient in physical strength.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

That was a feeble excuse for an example.
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

Word Forms

Synonyms for feeble

Depending on context, synonyms include weak, infirm, faint, frail, sapless, decrepit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include weakly, faint, frail, weak, nerveless, infirm.

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