weak
word
/ˈwik/
week
/wˈiːk/
week
Definition
If someone or something is weak, they do not have much strength, power, or effect. It can describe a person’s body, an argument, a signal, or anything that is not strong.
Usage & Nuances
Very common adjective. Often used with different nouns: 'weak coffee', 'weak argument', 'weak signal', 'feel weak'. For physical strength, 'weak' is common; for damage or easy breaking, 'fragile' is often better. It can sound negative when describing character: 'weak person' may suggest lack of courage.
Spanish: débil - débil (sin fuerza) - flojoPortuguese (BR): fraco - frágil - fraco (sem força)Portuguese (PT): fraco - débil - fraco (sem força)Chinese (Simplified): 虚弱的 - 弱的 - 薄弱的Chinese (Traditional): 虛弱的 - 弱的 - 薄弱的Hindi: कमज़ोर - दुर्बलArabic: ضعيف - واهنBengali: দুর্বলRussian: слабыйJapanese: 弱いVietnamese: yếuKorean: 약한Turkish: zayıfUrdu: کمزورIndonesian: lemah
Example Sentences
I felt weak after the long walk.
basic
This tea is too weak for me.
basic
The phone signal is weak here.
basic
That excuse sounds pretty weak, to be honest.
natural
I’m still a bit weak, so I’m staying home today.
natural
We need a stronger ending—the last scene feels weak.
natural