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

weakness

the state or condition of lacking strength

infirm

not physically or mentally strong

debilitate

to make weak or feeble

lame

That excuse is so lame, it's feeble.

soft

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