weakling

noun
UK: /ˈwiːklɪŋ/
US: /ˈwiːklɪŋ/

  1. A person who is not strong, either physically or in character.

    1. He's such a weakling, he can't even lift that box.
    2. The bully always targeted the smallest weakling in the class for his pranks.

Synonyms

mouse milksop doormat coward wimp
weakling transitive-verb

  1. To make someone or something weaker.

    1. The illness weakling him badly.
    2. Don't let your fear weakling your resolve in this critical moment of danger.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "weakling" is /ˈwiːklɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈwiːklɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "weakling": mouse, milksop, doormat, coward, wimp.

Example usage of "weakling": "He's such a weakling, he can't even lift that box.". More examples on the page.