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Definitions

feeble

[fee-buhl] / ˈfi bəl /
ADJECTIVE
not strong; ineffective
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ailing decrepit flabby fragile frail incompetent inefficient infirm lame paltry puny sickly tame weak weakened
WEAK
aged chicken debilitated delicate doddering dopey effete emasculated enervated enfeebled epicene etiolated exhausted failing faint flat gentle helpless impotent inadequate indecisive ineffectual insubstantial insufficient languid low out of gas poor powerless sapless slight strengthless thin unconvincing vitiated weakly wimpy woozy zero
Antonyms
STRONGEST
able capable competent efficient expert fit healthy hearty strong
WEAK
effective hardy powerful solid sound

Example Sentences

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The old revolutionary story has grown brittle, feeble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The Indian weather department has labelled the westerly disturbance north India has experienced so far this winter as "feeble" because it could generate very nominal rainfall and snowfall.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

He appears mentally unstable and physically feeble, clinging to his lectern as if it were a walker.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

If you want to understand her worldview and the feeble attempts human beings make to bring order to a chaotic universe, that essay is the best place to start.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

“What d’you think I was doing?” asked Harry with feeble bravado.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.