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
- Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness in action or expression; faint.
- (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
- feebler
- feeblest
- feebles
- feebling
- feebled
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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