English · Body & Health
feeble
/ˈfiːbəl/
[/ˈfiːbəl/]
very weak; lacking strength
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Lacking physical strength, often because of illness or old age. It can also describe a weak effort or argument.
Example
He felt feeble after weeks of illness.
He felt feeble after weeks of illness.
Etymology
From Old French 'feble', from Latin 'flebilis' (lamentable, weak).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for physical weakness and for weak attempts or excuses.