CEFR A2

feeble

adjective

Meaning

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

Examples

He was too feeble to walk without assistance.
She felt feeble after the long illness.

Synonyms: weak, frail, infirm, enervated

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feeble (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːbəl/

Definition

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

Examples

He was too feeble to walk without assistance.
She felt feeble after the long illness.
The baby's grip was feeble.

How to Use feeble

feeble attempt (collocation): A weak or ineffective effort. — "His feeble attempt to apologize wasn't convincing."
feeble excuse (collocation): An unconvincing or weak reason for something. — "She gave a feeble excuse for being late to the meeting."

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