Feeble

/ˈfiːbəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

After the long illness, he felt too feeble to participate in the family outing.

lacking in force or effectiveness; weak

The team's feeble attempt to rally in the second half was disappointing.

lacking in intensity or vigor; insipid

Her feeble argument failed to convince anyone in the debate.

Middle English, from Old French 'feeble', from Latin 'feebilis', from 'fēbēre' meaning to weaken.

feeble excuse:

a weak or unconvincing justification

feeble attempt:

a weak or ineffective effort

lame

That excuse is so lame, it's feeble.

soft

You can’t be soft in this business, you’ll just look feeble.