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   feeble

   /ˈfiːbl/

   adjective

   • 1. lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness: "by now, he was too feeble to leave his room" Similar weakweaklyweakenedpunywastedfrailinfirmdelicatesicklyailingunwellpoorlyfailinghelplesspowerlessimpotentenfeebledenervateddebilitatedincapacitatedeffetedecrepitdodderingdodderytotteringtotteryshakytremblingtremblyshilpitrare:etiolatedOpposite strong
   • ▪ (of a sound) faint: "her feeble cries of pain" Similar faintdimweakpalesoftsubduedmutedindistinctunclearvagueinformal:wishy-washyOpposite strong
   • ▪ lacking strength of character: "I know it's feeble but I've never been one to stand up for myself" Similar cowardlycravenfaint-heartedspinelessspiritlesslily-liveredchicken-liveredpigeon-heartedtimidtimorousfearfulunassertivesoftweakineffectiveineffectualinefficientincompetentinadequateindecisiveinformal:wishy-washywimpysissysissifiedgutlessweak-kneedyellowyellow-belliedchickenwetcandy-assedvulgar slang:chickenshitarchaic:poor-spiritedOpposite braveforceful
   • ▪ failing to convince or impress: "a feeble excuse" Similar ineffectiveineffectualunsuccessfulinadequateunconvincingimplausibleunsatisfactorypoorweakinepttamepaltryshallowthinflimsyinsubstantialfutileuselessprofitlessfruitlessOpposite effective

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French fieble, earlier fleible, from Latin flebilis ‘lamentable’, from flere ‘weep’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. feebleness noun

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   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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFEEBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FEEBLE definition: 1. weak and without energy, strength, or power: 2. not effective or good: 3. weak and without…. Learn more.

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   weak intellectually or morally: a feeble mind. lacking in volume, loudness, brightness, distinctness, etc.: a feeble voice; feeble light. lacking in force, strength, or effectiveness: feeble resistance; feeble arguments. feeble. / ˈfiːbəl /.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFEEBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   weak and without energy, strength, or power: He was a feeble, helpless old man. The little lamp gave only a feeble light. Opposition to the plan was rather feeble. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not physically strong. weak She was too tired and weak to finish the race.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFEEBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone or something as feeble, you mean that they are weak. He told them he was old and feeble and was not able to walk so far. The feeble light of a tin lamp.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › feebleFeeble - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness. “a feeble excuse”. synonyms: lame. weak. wanting in physical strength. adjective. lacking strength or vigor. “ feeble efforts”. “a feeble voice”.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › feebleFeeble - definition of feeble by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Lacking bodily strength; weak: too feeble to climb the hill. b. Having little intensity or strength; faint: feeble light; a feeble voice. 2. Having little capacity to withstand pressure or strain: the castle's feeble defenses. 3. a. Lacking vigor or effectiveness; inadequate: a feeble attempt to apologize. b.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfeeble adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of feeble adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Having little capacity to withstand pressure or strain. The castle's feeble defenses. American Heritage. Lacking vigor or effectiveness; inadequate. A feeble attempt to apologize. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Showing little activity. A feeble housing market.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFEEBLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    FEEBLE definition: 1. extremely weak: 2. not very good or effective: . Learn more.