Definitions and Examples of weak, powerless, feeble
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking physical or mental strength; not strong.
Example
He felt weak after running the marathon and needed to rest.
Without the ability or authority to act or accomplish something.
Example
The citizens felt powerless against the corrupt government officials.
Lacking physical or mental strength; weak.
Example
The old man's voice was feeble and hard to hear.
Key Differences: weak vs powerless vs feeble
- 1Weak describes a lack of physical or mental strength.
- 2Powerless describes a lack of ability or authority to act or accomplish something.
- 3Feeble describes a lack of physical or mental strength, often due to age or illness.
Effective Usage of weak, powerless, feeble
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and express ideas more accurately.
- 2Describe Characters: Use these words to describe characters in stories or movies.
- 3Discuss Politics: Use powerless to describe situations where people feel they have no control over their lives.
Remember this!
The antonyms of mighty describe a lack of strength, power, or ability. Weak describes a lack of physical or mental strength, powerless describes a lack of ability or authority to act, and feeble describes a lack of strength often due to age or illness. Use these words to enhance your vocabulary, describe characters in stories, and discuss politics.
