feebly

• Adverb, das eine Handlung beschreibt, die mit geringer Kraft, Stärke oder Intensität ausgeführt wird; oft auch im Sinne von kaum wahrnehmbar, kraftlos oder wenig überzeugend.

An adverb meaning "in a weak, faint, or ineffective manner." It describes an action performed with little strength, force, or intensity.

1. Weakly or without strengthB2formal

   In a way that lacks physical strength or force.

   Schwach

   • The old man feebly tried to lift the heavy box.
   • She feebly waved her hand to get attention.
   • He feebly attempted to stand up after the accident.

   Synonymefaintlyimpotentlypowerlesslyweakly

   Antonymeforcefullystronglyvigorously

2. Ineffectively or unconvincinglyB2formal

   In a way that lacks force, effectiveness, or conviction.

   Schwach

   • He feebly protested the decision without any real argument.
   • The politician feebly defended his controversial policy.
   • She feebly smiled, unable to hide her disappointment.

   Synonymeimpotentlyinadequatelyineffectuallylamelypoorlyunconvincinglyweakly

   Antonymeconvincinglyeffectivelyforcefullystrongly