Weakling

Pronunciation: /ˈwiklɪŋ/

Definitions of weakling

noun a person who is physically or morally weak

Example Sentences

A1 He was always picked on by the other kids because they thought he was a weakling.

A2 The weakling struggled to lift the heavy box on his own.

B1 She was labeled a weakling by her peers, but she proved them wrong by excelling in sports.

B2 Despite his small stature, he refused to be seen as a weakling and stood up to the bully.

C1 The politician was criticized for being a weakling in negotiations with foreign leaders.

C2 The CEO was seen as a weakling by the board of directors, leading to his ousting from the company.

Examples of weakling in a Sentence

formal The scientist referred to the smaller species as a weakling in comparison to the larger predators.

informal Don't be a weakling, stand up for yourself and speak your mind.

slang He's such a weakling, always backing down from a challenge.

figurative Her resolve was like a rock, unyielding to the opinions of weaklings around her.

Grammatical Forms of weakling

• past tense: weakened
• plural: weaklings
• comparative: weaker
• superlative: weakest
• present tense: weakling
• future tense: will weaken
• perfect tense: has weakened
• continuous tense: is weakening
• singular: weakling
• positive degree: weak
• infinitive: to weaken
• gerund: weakening
• participle: weakened

Origin and Evolution of weakling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'weakling' originated from the Old English word 'wæcling', which means a feeble or frail person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'weakling' has retained its original meaning of a physically or mentally feeble person, but has also taken on a more derogatory connotation implying cowardice or lack of strength.