Feeble vs. Weak
Difference Between Feeble and Weak
Feebleadjective
Deficient in physical strength
Though she appeared old and feeble, she could still throw a ball.Weakadjective
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
The child was too weak to move the boulder.They easily guessed his weak computer password.Feebleadjective
Lacking force, vigor, or efficiency in action or expression; faint.
That was a feeble excuse for an example.Weakadjective
Unable to sustain a great weight, pressure, or strain.
a weak timber; a weak ropeFeebleverb
(obsolete) To make feeble; to enfeeble.
Weakadjective
Unable to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable.
weak resolutions; weak virtueFeebleadjective
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness;
a feeble excusea lame argumentWeakadjective
Dilute, lacking in taste or potency.
We were served stale bread and weak tea.Feebleadjective
lacking strength or vigor;
damning with faint praisefaint resistancefeeble effortsa feeble voiceWeakadjective
(grammar) Displaying a particular kind of inflection, including:
Feebleadjective
lacking physical strength or vitality;
a feeble old womanher body looked saplessWeakadjective
Regular in inflection, lacking vowel changes and having a past tense with -d- or -t-.
Feebleadjective
lacking strength;
a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitudeWeakadjective
Showing less distinct grammatical endings.
Weakadjective
Definite in meaning, often used with a definite article or similar word.
Weakadjective
(chemistry) That does not ionize completely into anions and cations in a solution.
a weak acid;a weak baseWeakadjective
(physics) One of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay.
Weakadjective
(slang) Bad or uncool.
This place is weak.Weakadjective
Having a narrow range of logical consequences; narrowly applicable. (Often contrasted with a strong statement which implies it.)
Weakadjective
Resulting from, or indicating, lack of judgment, discernment, or firmness; unwise; hence, foolish.
Weakadjective
Not having power to convince; not supported by force of reason or truth; unsustained.
The prosecution advanced a weak case.Weakadjective
Lacking in vigour or expression.
a weak sentence; a weak styleWeakadjective
Not prevalent or effective, or not felt to be prevalent; not potent; feeble.
Weakadjective
(stock exchange) Tending towards lower prices.
a weak market; wheat is weak at presentWeakadjective
(photography) Lacking contrast.
a weak negativeWeakadjective
having little physical or spiritual strength;
a weak radio signala weak linkWeakadjective
overly diluted; thin and insipid;
washy coffeewatery milkweak teaWeakadjective
lacking power
Weakadjective
used of vowels or syllables; pronounced with little or no stress;
a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllablea weak stress on the second syllableWeakadjective
having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings;
I'm only humanfrail humanityWeakadjective
lacking force; feeble;
a forceless argumentWeakadjective
lacking physical strength or vitality;
a feeble old womanher body looked saplessWeakadjective
used of verbs having standard (or regular) inflection
Weakadjective
lacking physical strength or vigor
Weakadjective
characterized by excessive softness or self-indulgence;
an effeminate civilization
