weak
Comparative
weaker
Superlative
weakest
1
not strong or vigorous in body or movement
- After several days without food, he felt too weak to stand.
- The child was too weak to lift the heavy backpack.
- Her grip was weak after the surgery on her wrist.
- He gave a weak push that barely moved the chair.
- She spoke in a weak voice that was barely audible.
2
structurally fragile or lacking durability
- The bridge collapsed at its weak central support.
- That old shelf has a weak joint and might snap under weight.
- The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously.
- He pointed to a weak section in the wall that needed reinforcement.
- The dam failed at its weakest point during the flood.
Antonyms:
3
excessively diluted, resulting in a thin, insipid, or ineffective quality
- The coffee was so weak that it tasted more like water than a proper brew.
- She complained about the weak tea and asked for a stronger infusion.
- The broth was too weak to add any real flavor to the soup.
- The weak solution of cleaning detergent failed to remove the stubborn stains.
4
easily influenced by others and lacking the ability or will to uphold one's decisions, beliefs, etc.
- Sarah's weak character was evident in her tendency to change her mind frequently, unable to stand firm in her decisions.
- The weak leader's indecisiveness caused confusion among the team, leading to a lack of direction.
- The weak student succumbed to peer pressure, abandoning his principles to fit in with the crowd.
- Despite his initial objections, John was quit weak and got easily swayed by his friends' opinions.
5
(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
Synonyms:
6
tending downward in price
7
likely to fail under stress or pressure
8
faint or barely noticeable
- There was a weak sound of music coming from the next room.
- The weak light from the distant lantern barely cut through the fog.
- A weak breeze rustled the leaves on the trees.
- The weak flavor of the soup didn't satisfy his hunger.
- Her weak response to the challenge revealed her uncertainty.
Synonyms:
9
not having authority, political strength, or governing power
10
(used of verbs) having standard (or regular) inflection
11
deficient in intelligence or mental power
12
deficient or lacking in some skill
13
lacking strength or the ability to withstand pressure and force
14
bad, uncool, or disappointing
- This party is weak; let's go somewhere else.
- His excuse for being late was weak.
- That new album is weak compared to his last one.
- I tried the burger, and it tasted weak.
- The movie was weak; I almost walked out.