feeble — lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfiːbəl/
Example Sentences
- The feeble signal from the remote planet barely reached Earth.
- His feeble attempt to fix the computer made it even worse.
- The superhero became feeble when his power source ran out.
feeble
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfiːbəl/]
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
The feeble old man could barely lift the teacup with his trembling hand.
The feeble rebel struggles with a pebble
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'flebilis' meaning 'worthy of tears' or 'lamentable,' which came into English through Old French 'feible.' The word originally described something so pitiful it would make you weep, then evolved to mean simply 'weak.'
Breakdown
From Latin root 'fle-' (to weep, cry) + '-bilis' (worthy of, able to be) - literally 'worthy of tears'
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📝Examples
“The feeble signal from the remote planet barely reached Earth.”
“His feeble attempt to fix the computer made it even worse.”
“The superhero became feeble when his power source ran out.”
“My feeble excuse for being late was that my pet goldfish needed therapy.”
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