Synonyms of weakly

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adjective

ˈwē-klē 

as in fragile

chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health

a weakly baby who required repeated hospitalizations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fragile
• weak
• frail
• sickly
• invalid
• dying
• sick
• feeble
• ailing
• fading
• poorly
• weakened
• delicate
• bedridden
• incapacitated
• moribund
• debilitated
• ill
• incurable
• enfeebled
• bedfast
• infirm
• unwell
• decrepit
• indisposed
• unsound
• unhealthy
• peaked
• worn-out
• run-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• well
• healthy
• whole
• sound
• wholesome
• hale
• hearty
• fit
• well-conditioned
• able-bodied

weakly

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adverb

as in feebly

Related Words

• feebly
• faintly
• softly
• gently
• shakily
• delicately
• lazily
• halfheartedly
• languidly
• listlessly
• frailly
• lamely
• ineffectively
• ineffectually
• uncertainly
• bloodlessly
• impotently
• spinelessly
• nervelessly
• spiritlessly

Dissimilar Words

• strongly
• firmly
• vigorously
• forcefully
• energetically
• powerfully
• stiffly
• forcibly
• stoutly
• dynamically
• hard
• strenuously
• sharply
• sturdily
• roundly
• explosively
• mightily
• violently
• fiercely
• vehemently
• robustly
• muscularly
• actively
• briskly
• heartily
• eagerly
• crisply
• roughshod
• lustily
• gamely
• animatedly
• spiritedly
• hammer and tongs
• vivaciously
• snappily
• spunkily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of weakly

Adverb

Native traditions have repeatedly been acknowledged in principle – named, counted, formally recognized – but weakly protected in practice. — Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

The surface of the bacterial cell contains many chemical structures that can weakly attract and hold onto nanoplastics. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026

After a long at-bat, Cholowsky weakly popped out to first base. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 29 May 2026

There will be disappointment about Mateta’s goal — Wharton should have been closed down quicker, and Batalla should not have parried the ball so weakly. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 May 2026

The tree branches are also weakly attached to the trunks and prone to splitting apart during storms and harsh weather events, Zieche said. — Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026

Eight balloons sway weakly in the wind above a makeshift memorial – eight crosses staked into the damp ground, covered in handwritten messages. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026

Because Anna and Matteo were never actually together, her clear attraction with Michael doesn’t face any meaningful obstacles, aside from some obligatory (and weakly justified) initial sniping between the two leads. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026