weakly

• Décrit quelque chose fait d'une manière faible, sans force, puissance ou intensité.

Describes something done in a weak manner, lacking strength, force, or intensity.

1. Lacking physical strengthB1formal

   Having little physical strength or energy; feeble.

   faiblement

   • After the illness, he felt weakly and could barely stand.
   • The weakly patient needed assistance to walk.
   • She gave a weakly smile, too tired to speak.

   Synonymesailingdelicatefeeblefrailinfirmpunysicklyweak

   Antonymespowerfulrobuststrongsturdyvigorous

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière faible » ou « avec peu de force, de puissance ou d'intensité ». Peut décrire des actions physiques, des arguments, des signaux ou des effets dépourvus de force ou d'efficacité.

An adverb meaning "in a weak manner" or "with little strength, force, or intensity." It can describe physical actions, arguments, signals, or effects that lack power or effectiveness.

1. Lacking strengthB1formal

   In a way that shows a lack of physical strength or energy.

   faiblement (manque de force)

   • She smiled weakly from her hospital bed.
   • He weakly tried to lift the heavy box.
   • The old man walked weakly across the room.

   Synonymesfaintlyfeeblyimpotentlylanguidlylistlesslypowerlessly

   Antonymesforcefullystronglysturdilyvigorously

2. Lacking force or convictionB2formal

   In a way that lacks power, effectiveness, or determination.

   faiblement

   • He weakly defended his position during the debate.
   • The argument was weakly presented and easily refuted.
   • She weakly protested the decision but eventually agreed.

   Synonymesfaintlyfeeblyhalf-heartedlyimpotentlyineffectivelylamelytimidly

   Antonymesfirmlyforcefullystronglyvigorously