weak

Describes a lack of physical strength, power, or intensity.

ruОписывает недостаток физической силы, мощи или интенсивности.esDescribe la falta de fuerza física, poder o intensidad, o una capacidad o resistencia deficiente.frQualifie ce qui manque de force physique, de puissance ou d'intensité, ou ce qui est fragile et peu résistant.deBezeichnet einen Mangel an körperlicher Kraft, Macht oder Intensität; auch wenig überzeugend oder leicht zu widerlegen.ptDescreve a falta de força física, potência ou intensidade; também pode indicar fragilidade, falta de resistência ou de determinação.zh形容缺乏体力、力量或强度，也可指意志薄弱、不坚定或事物不牢固、容易损坏。arصفة تصف نقص القوة الجسدية أو الضعف العام أو قلة الشدة والتأثير أو ضعف الإرادة والعزيمة.

1. Lacking physical strength A2 formal

   Having little physical strength or energy.

   • After the illness, she felt very weak.
   • He was too weak to lift the heavy box.
   • The old man's legs were weak from years of inactivity.

   ruСлабыйesdébil (falta de fuerza física)frfaible (manque de force physique)deSchwachptFracozh虚弱的arضعيف

   Synonymes: debilitateddelicatefeeblefragilefrailinfirmpunyslightweedy

   Antonymes: powerfulrobuststrongsturdyvigorous

2. Lacking power or influence B1 formal

   Not strong in character, authority, or effect.

   • The government's response was weak and ineffective.
   • He gave a weak argument that failed to convince anyone.
   • Her leadership was considered weak by the team.

   ruСлабыйesdébil en influencia o poderfrfaible (manque de pouvoir ou d'influence)deSchwachptFracozh软弱的arضعيف

   Synonymes: feeblehelplessimpotentineffectiveineffectualinsignificantpowerlessunimportant

   Antonymes: influentialpotentpowerfulstrong

3. Lacking intensity or quality B1 formal

   Not strong in intensity, flavor, or quality.

   • The coffee was too weak for my taste.
   • The signal is weak in this area.
   • The light from the candle was weak and flickering.

   ruСлабыйesDébil (falto de intensidad o calidad)frfaible (manquant d'intensité ou de qualité)deSchwachptFracozh弱的arضعيف

   Synonymes: dilutefaintfeebleflimsyineffectivelamemildpoorthinwatery

   Antonymes: concentratedforcefulintensepotentpowerfulrobuststrongvigorous

4. Vulnerable or easily broken B1 formal

   Easily damaged, broken, or defeated.

   • The bridge's weak structure collapsed under the weight.
   • The team's defense was weak and allowed many goals.
   • The weak economy led to high unemployment.

   ruСлабыйesdébil (frágil, vulnerable)frfaible, fragiledeSchwachptFracozh弱的arضعيف

   Synonymes: defenselessdelicateflimsyfragilefrailhelplesspowerlessvulnerable

   Antonymes: durablefirmhardyinvincibleresilientrobustsolidstrongsturdytough

• weaker comparative form
• weakest superlative form