Feeble meaning

What does “feeble” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“feeble” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness.

feeble

adjective

  1. pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

    “a feeble excuse”

    “a lame argument”

    Synonymslame
  2. lacking strength or vigor

    “damning with faint praise”

    “faint resistance”

    Synonymsfaint
  3. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

    “a feeble old woman”

    “her body looked sapless”

  4. lacking strength

    “a weak, nerveless fool, devoid of energy and promptitude”

    Synonymsnerveless

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University