Weakling

/ˈwiːklɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person or animal considered to be physically weak or lacking in strength.

He was called a weakling for not being able to lift the heavy weights.

a person who is timid or lacking in courage.

She felt like a weakling for not standing up to her bullies.

a person who is ineffectual or unable to assert themselves.

In his eyes, anyone who couldn't fight for their rights was just a weakling.

From Middle English 'wikeling', diminutive of 'wik', meaning weak.

monday morning weakling

A person who feels weak or incapable due to the start of the work week.

weak

Lacking in strength or physical power.

feeble

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

coward

A person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.

A person who avoids confrontation.

Stop being such a weakling and just say what you mean.

Someone overly sensitive or fragile.

He's acting like a weakling because he can't handle criticism.