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weak
01
lacking physical strength or energy
Example
After being sick for a week, he felt weak and tired.
Although he was physically weak, he had a sharp and agile mind.
1.1
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
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
02
excessively diluted, resulting in a thin, insipid, or ineffective quality
Example
The coffee was so weak that it tasted more like water than a proper brew.
She complained about the weak tea and asked for a stronger infusion.
03
easily influenced by others and lacking the ability or will to uphold one's decisions, beliefs, etc.
Example
Sarah 's weak character was evident in her tendency to change her mind frequently, unable to stand firm in her decisions.
The weak leader's indecisiveness caused confusion among the team, leading to a lack of direction.
04
(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
05
tending downward in price
06
likely to fail under stress or pressure
Example
There was a weak sound of music coming from the next room.
The weak light from the distant lantern barely cut through the fog.
08
(used of verbs) having standard (or regular) inflection
09
lacking strength or the ability to withstand pressure and force
