Feeble

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːbəl/

Definitions of feeble

adjective lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness; weak

Example Sentences

A1 The old man walked with a feeble step.

A2 She made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box.

B1 The team's feeble defense led to their loss in the game.

B2 Despite his feeble excuses, he was still held accountable for the mistake.

C1 The feeble economy was unable to withstand the impact of the global crisis.

C2 Her feeble argument was easily dismantled by the opposing lawyer.

Examples of feeble in a Sentence

formal The feeble old man struggled to lift the heavy box.

informal She made a feeble attempt at convincing her parents to let her go out.

slang His feeble excuse for being late was that he overslept.

figurative The team's feeble defense crumbled under pressure during the game.

Grammatical Forms of feeble

• past tense: feeble
• plural: feeble
• comparative: feebler
• superlative: feeblest
• present tense: feeble
• future tense: will be feeble
• perfect tense: has been feeble
• continuous tense: is feebling
• singular: feeble
• positive degree: feeble
• infinitive: to feeble
• gerund: feebling
• participle: feebling

Origin and Evolution of feeble

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'feeble' originated from the Old French word 'feble' which came from the Latin word 'flabilis' meaning weak or feeble.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'feeble' has retained its meaning of lacking physical strength or weakness, but it has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe something lacking in force or effectiveness.