weak

/wˈiːk/

/ˈwik/

[adjective]

weak

[ADJECTIVE]

not physically strong; having little energy or physical strength

antonyms : strong

1.1

lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

synonyms : debile

1.2

not having authority, political strength, or governing power

1.3

deficient in intelligence or mental power

1.4

deficient or lacking in some skill

overly diluted; thin and insipid

synonyms : washy

watery

not displaying or having enough power; affected easily

synonyms : fallible

frail

imperfect

(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

synonyms : light

unaccented

tending downward in price

likely to fail under stress or pressure

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

synonyms : faint

(used of verbs) having standard (or regular) inflection

Examples

1. She gets a weak wifi signal in the back of the house.

2. The small dog may look weak, but it has a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

3. The physical therapist recommended exercises to strengthen weak muscles.

4. The elderly woman suffered from osteoporosis, causing weak bones.

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