feeble

Describes something that is weak, lacking in strength, force, or effectiveness.

ruОписывает что-то слабое, лишённое силы, мощи или эффективности.esDescribe algo débil, que carece de fuerza, poder o eficacia; también se aplica a personas o cosas frágiles o enfermizas.frDécrit quelque chose de faible, manquant de force, de puissance ou d'efficacité.deBeschreibt etwas oder jemanden als schwach, kraftlos oder wirkungslos.ptDescreve algo ou alguém fraco, sem força, vigor ou eficácia; pode indicar debilidade física ou falta de intensidade e impacto.zh形容虚弱、无力、缺乏力量或效力。arيصف شيئًا ضعيفًا لا قوة له ولا فعالية، أو شخصًا واهنًا عاجزًا.

1. Physically weak B1 formal

   Lacking physical strength or energy, often due to illness or age.

   • The old man was too feeble to walk without a cane.
   • After the illness, she felt feeble and tired.
   • His feeble arms could barely lift the box.

   ruФизически слабыйesDébil físicamentefrfaible physiquementdeKörperlich schwachptFisicamente fracozh身体虚弱arضعيف جسدياً

   Synonymes: debilitateddecrepitfrailinfirmsicklyweakweakly

   Antonymes: heartypowerfulrobuststoutstrongsturdyvigorous

2. Lacking strength or effectiveness B2 formal

   Not strong or effective; inadequate or unconvincing.

   • He made a feeble attempt to apologize.
   • The argument was feeble and easily dismissed.
   • The company's feeble response to the crisis angered customers.

   ruСлабыйesdébil, sin fuerzafrfaible, sans vigueurdeSchwachptFracozh微弱的arضعيف

   Synonymes: debilitatedflimsyfragilefrailhollowinadequateineffectiveineffectualinfirmlamepoorpowerlesspunysicklythinunconvincingweak

   Antonymes: effectiveforcefulpotentpowerfulrobuststrongvigorous

• feebler comparative form
• feeblest superlative form