adj. Function: adjective
1 lacking physical, mental, or moral strength FF1C; a weak spirit in a weak body FF1E;
Synonyms: decrepit, feeble, flimsy, fragile, frail, infirm, insubstantial, puny, unsound, unsubstantial, ||wanky, weakly
Related Words: 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 FF1C; a love too weak to bear the trials of daily life FF1E;
Synonyms: dickey, fluctuant, insecure, rootless, shaky, unstable, unsure, vacillating, wavering, wobbly; compare RICKETY
Related Words: 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 FF1C; a weak executive FF1E;
Synonyms: boneless, emasculate, forceless, impotent, inadequate, ineffective, ineffectual, invertebrate, slack-spined, spineless, wan
Related Words: 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