feeble
ˈfiːbəl
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Definition of feeble - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
physical weaknesslacking physical strength or energy
  • The feeble old man struggled to stand.
debilitated frail weak
2.
ineffectivelacking effectiveness or force
  • The feeble attempt to open the jar failed..
ineffectual powerless weak
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Expressions with feeble

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having a mental condition that limits thinking or understanding
He was described as feeble-minded by the doctors.

Origin of feeble

Old French, feble (weak)

Terms with feeble included in their meaning

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people
feeble and tottering, lacking strength
express fear
make a series of low, feeble sounds expressing fear or pain
sound
the act of making low, feeble sounds
emotion
feeble complaint expressed softly
sound
characterized by soft, feeble sounds of distress
sound
feeble utterance or complaint
behavior
whining or complaining in a feeble way
weakly
in a weak or feeble way

Examples of feeble in a sentence

  • The feeble light barely illuminated the room.
  • His feeble excuse didn't convince anyone.

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  1. French:faible, inefficace, ...
  2. German:schwach, kläglich, ...
  3. Italian:debole, ...
  4. Spanish:débil, ineficaz, ...
  5. Portuguese:débil, ineficaz, ...
  6. Chinese:虚弱的, 无效的, ...
  7. Japanese:弱々しい, 効果がない, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَعِيف, واهٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַלָּשׁ, רָפֶה, ...
  10. Russian:слабый, бессильный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:слабкий, ...
  12. Hindi:कमजोर, अप्रभावी, ...
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