as in weak
lacking bodily strength
feeble members of the congregation are not expected to stand or kneel during services
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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
the patient felt a lingering feebleness in the weeks following her heart surgery
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Recent Examples of feeble
George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
But this time, Trump is bucking the prime minister, and Netanyahu and his supporters have had only feeble excuses as to why their efforts are failing.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
But much like the hug stepped on the larger point of supplementing the military base, images of Whitmer hiding behind the folders added to a narrative that Democrats are feeble in the face of Trump's power and influence.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 May 2025
While Shawna and John were meant to be having a romantic anniversary dinner, Barb showed up unannounced and undermined Jennifer’s already feeble attempts at following the evening routine laid out for the young children.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
Two hotels in the East Bay have tumbled into bankruptcy ahead of scheduled foreclosures, in a fresh sign that post-coronavirus maladies still afflict the feeble lodging markets in the Bay Area.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
But this time, Trump is bucking the prime minister, and Netanyahu and his supporters have had only feeble excuses as to why their efforts are failing.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
But much like the hug stepped on the larger point of supplementing the military base, images of Whitmer hiding behind the folders added to a narrative that Democrats are feeble in the face of Trump's power and influence.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 May 2025
While Shawna and John were meant to be having a romantic anniversary dinner, Barb showed up unannounced and undermined Jennifer’s already feeble attempts at following the evening routine laid out for the young children.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeble
Adjective
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Precious metals and mining stocks were weak across both markets.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In October 2005, a Finnish court acquitted Gustafsson, ruling the evidence against him was too weak and inconsistent.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in my responses and give me tips for responding with a problem-solving, curious mindset next time.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The currency pair is expected to swing both ways as the Taiwan dollar gets caught between speculation of central bank intervention and weakness in the greenback, Lim added.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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While other editors navigated the daily grind in a visible state of exhaustion, Wintour, with her signature bob, dark sunglasses, and famously enigmatic composure, cultivated an air of mystery and authority that few could emulate.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Now, there are signs of upside exhaustion to suggest that MSFT may soon relinquish its leadership stronghold.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The frail but determined Francis greeted thousands in St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass in his open-air popemobile, just five weeks after a hospital stay.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Very old or frail tapestries may be best framed to protect them.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Hours of service limits are meant to reduce driver fatigue.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2025
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Listeriosis symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea for those with a mild illness.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
3 July 2025
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“Feeble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeble. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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