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   Fee·ble

   /ˈfēb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness: "my legs are very feeble after the flu" Similar weakweaklyweakenedpunywastedfrailinfirmdelicatesicklyailingunwellpoorlyfailinghelplesspowerlessimpotentenfeebledenervateddebilitatedincapacitatedeffetedecrepitdodderingdodderytotteringtotteryshakytremblingtremblyshilpitrare:etiolatedOpposite strong
   • ▪ (of a sound) faint: "his voice sounded feeble and far away" Similar faintdimweakpalesoftsubduedmutedindistinctunclearvagueinformal:wishy-washyOpposite strong
   • ▪ lacking strength of character: "she overreacted in such a feeble, juvenile way" 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFEEBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈfiː.b ə l / uk / ˈfiː.b ə l / Add to word list. C2. 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.

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

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   Definitions of feeble. adjective. 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” synonyms: faint. weak. wanting in physical strength. adjective. lacking strength. synonyms: nerveless. powerless.

4. 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.

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

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective. 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. Synonyms: weak, failing, exhausted, weakened More Synonyms of feeble. feebly adverb [ADVERB with verb] His left hand moved feebly at his side.

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

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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.

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

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   FEEBLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary. Meaning of feeble – Learner’s Dictionary. feeble. adjective. uk / ˈfiːbl / us. feeble adjective (WEAK) Add to word list. extremely weak: She became too feeble to get out of bed. feeble adjective (NOT GOOD) not very good or effective: a feeble argument / excuse. feebly. adverb.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › feeblefeeble - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jan 13, 2024 · Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness in action or expression; faint . That was a feeble excuse for an example. Synonyms [ edit] (physically weak): weak, infirm, debilitated. (wanting force, vigor or efficiency): faint. Derived terms [ edit] enfeeble. feeble-brained. feeble-minded. feebleness. feebly. forcible-feeble. overfeeble.