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."

Synonyms of feeble

Words with a similar meaning to feeble:

• weak
• frail
• infirm
• enervated

Antonyms of feeble

Words with the opposite meaning to feeble:

• strong
• robust

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