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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 /.
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.
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.
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.
Definition of feeble adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FEEBLE definition: 1. extremely weak: 2. not very good or effective: . Learn more.
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.
Jun 2, 2024 · feeble (comparative feebler, superlative feeblest) Deficient in physical strength. Though she appeared old and feeble, she could still throw a ball.
