Meaning & Definition of Feeble in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: lacking in force or effectiveness

  Example Sentence: His arguments were feeble and didn't convince anyone.

• Definition: physically weak, especially as a result of age or illness

  Example Sentence: The feeble old man struggled to get up from his chair.

• Definition: lacking vigor or force

  Example Sentence: Her feeble attempt to lift the heavy box only made her more tired.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• feeble excuse: a weak or unconvincing justification
• feeble attempt: a weak or ineffective effort

Translations

• Spanish: débil

• French: faible

• German: schwach

• Russian: слабый

Related Words

• weakness: the state or condition of lacking strength

• infirm: not physically or mentally strong

• debilitate: to make weak or feeble

Slang Meanings of feeble

• Meaning: lame

  Example Sentence: That excuse is so lame, it's feeble.

• Meaning: soft

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