Meaning of feeble in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfibəl/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   feeble

   Definitions

   1. pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

   Examples

   • « a feeble excuse »
   • « a lame argument »

   Synonyms

   • weak
2. 2. lacking strength or vigor

   Examples

   • « damning with faint praise »
   • « faint resistance »
   • « feeble efforts »
   • « a feeble voice »

   Synonyms

   • weak
3. 3. lacking physical strength or vitality

   Examples

   • « a feeble old woman »
   • « her body looked sapless »

   Synonyms

   • frail
4. 4. lacking strength

   Examples

   • « a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitude- Nathaniel Hawthorne »

   Synonyms

   • powerless
   • weak