feeble
Translation
feeble, weak, faint
Examples
He gave a feeble excuse for being late.
He gave a feeble excuse for being late.
The old man's pulse was feeble.
The old man's pulse was feeble.
Grammar Patterns
a feeble ((noun)) describes something as weak or unconvincing She made a feeble attempt to smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weak, frail, faint, delicate; Antonyms: strong, powerful, robust
Etymology
From Old French 'feble' (weak), from Latin 'flebilis' (lamentable), from 'flere' (to weep). The meaning shifted from 'lamentable' to 'weak, pitiable'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone so weak they can barely say 'fee...ble'. It sounds like a weak cry.