Feeble Meaning in English
word
/ˈfibəɫ/
FEE-buhl
/fˈiːbəl/
FEE-buhl
Definição
Very weak, lacking strength or power. It can describe physical weakness, a faint sound or light, or weak arguments and efforts.
Uso & Nuances
Formal to neutral. Typical with 'excuse', 'argument', 'attempt', 'voice', or 'body'. Avoid for things that are small but not weak. 'Feeble' implies not just low energy but also ineffectiveness or lack of substance.
Spanish: débil - flojo (argumento)Portuguese (BR): fraco - débil (argumento)Portuguese (PT): fraco - débil (argumento)Chinese (Simplified): 虚弱的 - 微弱的Chinese (Traditional): 虛弱的 - 微弱的Hindi: कमज़ोर - निर्बलArabic: ضعيف - واهنBengali: দুর্বল - কান্তRussian: слабый - немощныйJapanese: 弱い - 貧弱なVietnamese: yếu - yếu ớtKorean: 허약한 - 미약한Turkish: zayıf - güçsüzUrdu: کمزور - نحیفIndonesian: lemah - ringkih
Frases de Exemplo
The old man had a feeble voice.
basic
After the illness, she felt very feeble.
basic
The lamp gave a feeble light.
basic
That was a feeble excuse for being late.
natural
His argument sounded feeble and unconvincing.
natural
She gave me a feeble smile before falling asleep.
natural