Definitions and Examples of weak, frail, feeble
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking physical strength or power.
Example
He was too weak to lift the heavy box by himself.
Easily broken, delicate, or weak.
Example
The old woman was so frail that she needed a cane to walk.
Lacking strength or force; weak.
Example
His feeble attempt to lift the weight resulted in him dropping it.
Key Differences: weak vs frail vs feeble
- 1Weak implies a lack of physical strength or power.
- 2Frail suggests a delicate or easily broken physical condition.
- 3Feeble describes a lack of strength or force.
Effective Usage of weak, frail, feeble
- 1Physical Description: Use these antonyms to describe someone's physical condition or appearance.
- 2Sports and Fitness: Use these antonyms to describe someone's athletic abilities or performance.
- 3Metaphorical Usage: Use these antonyms to describe something that lacks strength or power.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of muscular are weak, frail, and feeble. These words have distinct nuances: Weak implies a lack of physical strength, frail suggests a delicate physical condition, and feeble describes a lack of strength or force. Use these antonyms to describe physical conditions or appearances, athletic abilities, or metaphorically to describe something that lacks strength or power.
