Words To Describe Weakness

verb to make weak or feeble

• The elderly man's enfeebled body made it difficult for him to walk without assistance.
• After being sick for weeks, she felt enfeebled and exhausted.
• Dude, I partied so hard last night, I feel totally enfeebled today.
• The team's enfeebled defense couldn't stop the opposing team's relentless offense.

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

• The feeble old man struggled to lift the heavy box.
• She made a feeble attempt at convincing her parents to let her go out.
• His feeble excuse for being late was that he overslept.
• The team's feeble defense crumbled under pressure during the game.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'weak' or 'fragile'

• The flimsy structure of the building raised concerns about its safety.
• I wouldn't trust that flimsy table to hold anything heavy.
• The excuse he gave was so flimsy, I couldn't believe he thought we would buy it.
• Her argument was so flimsy, it fell apart under the slightest scrutiny.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun; in this case, 'puny' means small or weak in size or strength

• The puny budget allocated for the project was insufficient to cover all necessary expenses.
• I can't believe you lost to that puny guy in arm wrestling!
• That puny car of yours won't be able to keep up with us on the highway.
• His puny attempts at trying to impress her were met with indifference.

noun a person who is regarded as weak or contemptible, especially one who cries or complains in a feeble way

• The sniveler complained about every little inconvenience during the meeting.
• I can't stand that sniveler who is always whining about everything.
• Why is that sniveler always being such a crybaby?
• The sniveler's constant complaints were like nails on a chalkboard to everyone around them.

adjective having or showing a lack of courage or strength; weak

• The spineless politician refused to take a stand on the controversial issue.
• I can't believe he's being so spineless about making a decision.
• Don't be so spineless, stand up for yourself!
• His spineless behavior showed his lack of courage in facing challenges.

adjective describing a lack of strength or weakness

• The strengthless patient struggled to lift even the lightest objects.
• I feel so strengthless after that intense workout.
• I'm feeling totally strengthless today, I can barely move.
• His argument was so weak and strengthless that no one took it seriously.

adjective Tenuous is an adjective that describes something very weak or slight, delicate, or flimsy.

• The connection between the two variables is tenuous at best.
• Their relationship is pretty tenuous right now.
• The chances of winning the lottery are tenuous, but hey, you never know!
• The fragile peace agreement was tenuous, hanging by a thread.

noun a person who is considered to be less capable or competent than others in a particular group or situation

• The company's weak sister division is dragging down overall performance.
• She's always been considered the weak sister in the family.
• Don't be such a weak sister, toughen up and face your fears.
• In the world of competitive sports, being a weak sister will get you nowhere.

noun the state or quality of lacking courage or determination; cowardice

• The manager's spinelessness in making tough decisions led to chaos in the workplace.
• I can't stand his spinelessness when it comes to standing up for himself.
• His spinelessness is so annoying, he never stands up for what he believes in.
• The spinelessness of the government in addressing the issue left the citizens feeling abandoned.

noun a person who has no substance or integrity

preposition a small, insignificant, or powerless person

• The accused presented as a man of straw during the trial, lacking any substantial evidence to support his innocence.
• Don't trust him, he's just a man of straw with no real credibility.
• That guy is a total man of straw, always making promises he can't keep.
• His argument was like a man of straw, easily torn apart by logical reasoning.

noun a weak or ineffectual person

adjective showing a lack of courage or determination; weak and ineffectual

• The wimpy child refused to participate in the physical education class.
• Don't be so wimpy, just give it a try!
• Stop being such a wimp and stand up for yourself.
• His arguments were so weak, they were easily dismissed as wimpy.