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- DictionaryFee·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"
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.
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 /.
Synonyms for FEEBLE: weak, weakened, frail, faint, enfeebled, disabled, infirm, wimpy; Antonyms of FEEBLE: strong, powerful, mighty, stout, muscular, rugged, stalwart, virile.
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.
You know how you feel when you can’t open a jar of pickles? And then grandma walks in and does it in one shot without even grunting? That’s called feeling feeble, or lacking strength.
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.
FEEBLE meaning: 1. weak and without energy, strength, or power: 2. not effective or good: 3. weak and without…. Learn more.
If you describe someone as feeble, you are criticizing them because they are afraid of taking strong action or seem to make no effort. [ disapproval ] He said that the Government had been feeble.
not effective; not showing energy or effort. a feeble argument/excuse/joke. She made a feeble attempt to explain what had happened. Don't be so feeble! Tell her you don't want to go. He told a few feeble jokes. Word Origin. See feeble in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: feeble.
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.
