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Weak

🔄 Synonyms of "Weak"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
pallid	Appearing weak, pale, or wan.
lightnoun	(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
softnoun	Easily giving way under pressure.
tenuous	Insubstantial.
feebleverb	Deficient in physical strength.
impotentnoun	Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi.
inundated	flooded
slacknoun	Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
frailnoun	Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
sapless	(of a plant) Lacking in sap.
decrepit	Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
enervated	(usually with reference to mental and emotional strength) Weakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
flaccid	Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone.
punynoun	Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak.
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).
flimsynoun	Likely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial.
incapacitated	Rendered unable to act; restricted from taking action.
shoddynoun	Of poor quality or construction.
infirmverb	Weak or ill, not in good health.
fallible	Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
vulnerable	More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
fragilenoun	Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.
thinverb	Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
regularnoun	(chiefly US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
overcomeverb	(transitive) To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

↔️ Antonyms of "Weak"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
powerful	Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
strongnoun	(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
forceful	Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Weak"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
impotent	Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi.
feeble	Deficient in physical strength.
wishy-washy	Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.
namby-pamby	Lacking vigor or decisiveness; spineless; wishy-washy.
wimpynoun	(informal, often derogatory) Having the characteristics of a wimp; feeble, indecisive, cowardly.
wimpishnoun	Characteristic of a wimp.
nerveless	Devoid of nerves: calm, controlled, cool under pressure.
spineless	Cowardly, uncourageous; lacking character.
faint	(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
asthenic	Characterized by, or pertaining to, debility; weak; debilitating.
frail	Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
enervatedverb	(usually with reference to mental and emotional strength) Weakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
powerless	Lacking sufficient power or strength.
infirmnoun	Weak or ill, not in good health.
shoddy	Of poor quality or construction.
puny	Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak.
incapacitated	Rendered unable to act; restricted from taking action.
flimsy	Likely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial.
debilitated	Weakened.
helpless	Lacking help; powerless.