Pindling

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪndlɪŋ/

Definitions of pindling

adjective meaning weak, feeble, or frail in appearance or stature

Example Sentences

A1 The pindling plant struggled to grow in the harsh weather conditions.

A2 The pindling branches of the tree made it look unhealthy and weak.

B1 The pindling economy was a result of poor management and lack of investment.

B2 The pindling population of the endangered species raised concerns among conservationists.

C1 The pindling infrastructure of the rural area needed urgent renovation and development.

C2 The pindling support from the government was insufficient to address the growing needs of the community.

Examples of pindling in a Sentence

formal The pindling growth of the economy was a cause for concern among policymakers.

informal I noticed the pindling amount of food left in the fridge.

slang The party was a total flop, only a pindling number of people showed up.

figurative Her dreams of becoming a famous singer were crushed by the pindling support from her family.

Grammatical Forms of pindling

• past tense: pindled
• plural: pindlings
• comparative: more pindling
• superlative: most pindling
• present tense: pindle
• future tense: will pindle
• perfect tense: have pindled
• continuous tense: is pindling
• singular: pindling
• positive degree: pindling
• infinitive: to pindle
• gerund: pindling
• participle: pindled

Origin and Evolution of pindling

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pindling' originated from Middle English, likely derived from Old English 'pyndan' meaning to confine or restrain.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pindling' has shifted in meaning from confinement to being used to describe something small, weak, or feeble.