Definition Synonyms
Definition of feeble - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical weaknesslacking physical strength or energy
- The feeble old man struggled to stand.
2.
ineffectivelacking effectiveness or force
- The feeble attempt to open the jar failed..
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
health
weak, feeble, or lacking vigor
weakness
one who becomes weak or feeble
emotion
whining or complaining in a feeble way
character
feeble or insipid in character
medical
state of feeble health or infirmity
emotion
person who makes low, feeble sounds of distress
metaphor
something weak or feeble like a thin person
Examples of feeble in a sentence
The feeble light barely illuminated the room. His feeble excuse didn't convince anyone.
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- French:faible, inefficace, ...
- German:schwach, kläglich, ...
- Italian:debole, ...
- Spanish:débil, ineficaz, ...
- Portuguese:débil, ineficaz, ...
- Chinese:虚弱的, 无效的, ...
- Japanese:弱々しい, 効果がない, ...
- Arabic:ضَعِيف, واهٍ, ...
- Hebrew:חַלָּשׁ, רָפֶה, ...
- Russian:слабый, бессильный, ...
- Ukrainian:слабкий, ...
- Hindi:कमजोर, अप्रभावी, ...
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