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Feeble

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WordDefinition
frailnounEasily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
sapless(of a plant) Lacking in sap.
decrepitWeakened or worn out from age or wear.
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
faintverb(intransitive) To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
infirmverbWeak or ill, not in good health.
powerlessLacking sufficient power or strength.
lamenoun(colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.
weaklyWith little strength or force.
nervelessDevoid of nerves: calm, controlled, cool under pressure.

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WordDefinition
weaklyFrail, sickly or of a delicate constitution; weak.
faint(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
frailEasily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
nervelessDevoid of nerves: calm, controlled, cool under pressure.
infirmWeak or ill, not in good health.
lamenoun(colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.
powerlessLacking sufficient power or strength.
decrepitWeakened or worn out from age or wear.
sapless(of a plant) Lacking in sap.
timidLacking in courage or confidence.
half-heartedAlternative form of halfhearted. [Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.]
spinelessCowardly, uncourageous; lacking character.
sluggishSlow; having little motion.
half-heartedlyAlternative form of halfheartedly. [With little enthusiasm or interest.]
flimsyLikely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial.
bashfulShy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
sick(less common in the UK and Ireland) In poor health; ill.
lukewarmUnenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
shyEasily frightened; timid.

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