WEAK


Meaning of WEAK in English

adjective

1.

lacking physical, mental, or moral strength

a weak spirit in a weak body

Synonyms: decrepit, feeble, flimsy, fragile, frail, infirm, insubstantial, puny, unsound, unsubstantial, ||wanky, weakly

Related Word: debilitated, enfeebled, sickly, spindly, weakened; forceless, impotent, impuissant, powerless

Contrasted words: stalwart, stout, sturdy, tenacious, tough; dynamic, energetic, forceful, vigorous

Antonyms: strong

2.

deficient in stability

a love too weak to bear the trials of daily life

Synonyms: dickey, fluctuant, insecure, rootless, shaky, unstable, unsure, vacillating, wavering, wobbly; compare rickety

Related Word: hesitant, irresolute, trimming, uncertain; insubstantial, undependable, unreliable

Contrasted words: certain, secure, solid, stable, sure; dependable, reliable, substantial

Antonyms: strong

3.

Synonyms: implausible , flimsy, improbable, inconceivable, incredible, thick, thin, unbelievable, unconvincing, unsubstantial

4.

not equal to the requirements and demands of a situation

a weak executive

Synonyms: boneless, emasculate, forceless, impotent, inadequate, ineffective, ineffectual, invertebrate, slack-spined, spineless, wan

Related Word: unfit, unqualified, unsuitable; bungling, incompetent, inept

Contrasted words: able, competent, effective, efficient; adequate, fit, qualified, satisfactory, sufficient, suitable; manly, masculine, virile

Antonyms: strong

5.

Synonyms: dilute , diluted, thin, washy, watered-down, waterish, watery

Antonyms: strong

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