Definitions and Examples of weak, feeble, frail
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.
Lacking physical or mental strength; weak.
Example
The old man's voice was feeble and barely audible.
Physically weak and delicate; easily broken or damaged.
Example
The baby bird was frail and needed to be handled with care.
Key Differences: weak vs feeble vs frail
- 1Weak describes a lack of physical or mental strength.
- 2Feeble also describes a lack of physical or mental strength but implies a greater degree of weakness than weak.
- 3Frail describes a physical weakness that makes something easily breakable or damaged.
Effective Usage of weak, feeble, frail
- 1Health and Fitness: Use these antonyms to describe physical strength and endurance.
- 2Character Traits: Incorporate these antonyms in narratives to describe characters' physical and mental attributes.
- 3Comparisons: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different objects, people, or situations.
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Remember this!
The antonyms weak, feeble, and frail describe a lack of strength, energy, or power. Weak is a general term, feeble implies a greater degree of weakness, and frail describes a physical weakness that makes something easily breakable or damaged. Use these antonyms to describe physical strength and endurance, character traits, and comparisons.
