Feeble ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Feeble ( adjective )

1. Lacking physical strength or vitality.
2. Lacking in power or force.
3. Lacking in effectiveness or forcefulness.
4. Lacking in intelligence or ability.

Origin:

From old french fieble, from latin flebilis, from flere, "to weep.".

Examples:

1. The old man was feeble and could hardly walk.
2. He had a feeble attempt at a joke.
3. The feeble excuse was not believable.
4. The feeble resistance was quickly overcome.
5. The feeble argument was easily debunked.

(As a verb)

Feeble ( verb )

1. Lacking physical strength or vitality.
2. Lacking in power or force.
3. Lacking in effectiveness or forcefulness.
4. Lacking in intelligence or ability.

Origin:

From old french fieble, from latin flebilis, from flere, "to weep.".

Examples:

1. The old man was feeble and could hardly walk.
2. He had a feeble attempt at a joke.
3. The feeble excuse was not believable.
4. The feeble resistance was quickly overcome.
5. The feeble argument was easily debunked.