feeble

adjective
UK: /ˈfiː.bl̩/
US: /ˈfiː.bəl/

  1. Weak and not effective.

    1. My grandma is feeble and needs help to walk, because she is old.
    2. The feeble economy struggled to recover after the recession, and people lost hope.

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

    1. The old man's feeble grip couldn't hold the heavy bag.
    2. After a long illness, his feeble body struggled to regain its former strength.

  3. Not good enough; not effective or convincing.

    1. That was a feeble excuse for being late to work, so your boss was angry.
    2. Her feeble attempts to justify her actions didn't convince anyone, and she still got punished.

Synonyms

weak frail infirm delicate ineffective powerless
feeble adverb

  1. In a weak way.

    1. The old dog whimpered feeble in his sleep, because he was dreaming.
    2. The candle burned feeble in the wind, threatening to extinguish at any moment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "feeble" in English means: Weak and not effective., Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness., Not good enough; not effective or convincing..

The phonetic transcription of "feeble" is /ˈfiː.bl̩/ in British English and /ˈfiː.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "feeble": weak, frail, infirm, delicate, ineffective, powerless.

Example usage of "feeble": "My grandma is feeble and needs help to walk, because she is old.". More examples on the page.