Weakly

/ˈwiːkli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a weak or feeble manner; lacking strength or firmness.

She weakly protested against the decision, knowing she had no support.

Without force or intensity; in a manner that lacks vigor.

The light shone weakly through the clouds, barely illuminating the landscape.

In a way that suggests lack of confidence or conviction.

He weakly agreed to the plan, unsure if it was the right decision.

In a manner indicating physical weakness.

After the illness, he could only move weakly across the room.

Showing a lack of strength or effectiveness.

The team responded weakly to the opposing team's aggressive strategy.

Old English 'weac', meaning weak, with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

weakly spoken:

This refers to speaking in a manner lacking strength or conviction.

weakly defined:

This means something is not clearly or strongly specified.

weakly correlated:

Referring to a relationship or connection that is not strong.

To do something ineffectively.

He really weakly handled that argument.

To lack confidence in one's actions.

She weakly backed down from the challenge.