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What is another word for Weak? – 138 Weak Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    fragile feeble frail delicate flimsy slender slight meager pale washed-out wan weakly infirm sickly debilitated enfeebled languid lethargic sluggish dormant inactive ineffective inefficient unproductive uninspiring unimpressive inconsequential insignificant powerless impotent helpless defenseless vulnerable susceptible sensitive tender brittle breakable shatterable splinterable crumbly

    Meaning of Weak

    The primary meaning of the word "weak" is having little strength or power.

    Definitions

    • Lacking physical or mental strength, energy, or vitality
    • * Having little power, influence, or effectiveness
    • * Lacking conviction, confidence, or determination
    • * Having a low or inadequate amount of something, such as a weak signal or a weak flavor

    Etymology of Weak

    The word "weak" originates from Old English "wæc" or "wēac", which is also related to Old Norse "veikr" and Old High German "weih"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe something or someone lacking in strength or power

    Example Uses

    • The patient was too weak to walk after the surgery
    • * The weak economy led to high unemployment rates
    • * She had a weak voice, so she struggled to be heard in the meeting

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strong powerful robust sturdy solid firm stable potent effective efficient productive inspiring impressive consequential significant forceful energetic vigorous lively dynamic active capable competent proficient skilled

    Related Nouns

    weakness frailty fragility delicacy slenderness slightness meagerness paleness infirmity sickness debility languor lethargy dormancy inactivity ineffectiveness inefficiency unproductivity powerlessness impotence helplessness defenselessness vulnerability susceptibility sensitivity

    Related Verbs

    weaken fragile debilitate enfeeble languish lethargize dormancy inactivate incapacitate disable cripple undermine sabotage exhaust deplete drain diminish reduce lessen

    Related Adjectives

    fragile feeble frail delicate flimsy slender slight meager pale weakly infirm sickly debilitated enfeebled languid lethargic dormant inactive ineffective inefficient unproductive powerless impotent helpless defenseless vulnerable susceptible sensitive