Definitions
- Describing physical weakness or lack of strength due to age or illness. - Referring to a weak or ineffective attempt or effort. - Talking about a voice or sound that is soft, faint, or lacking in volume.
- Describing physical strength that is below average or insufficient. - Referring to a lack of power or influence in a situation. - Talking about a flawed or inadequate argument or reasoning.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of strength or power.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical or mental attributes.
- 3Both can be used to describe arguments or reasoning.
- 4Both have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Feeble implies a greater degree of weakness than weak.
- 2Age: Feeble is often associated with old age or illness, while weak can apply to anyone.
- 3Effort: Feeble can describe a weak attempt or effort, while weak does not have this connotation.
- 4Power: Weak can refer to a lack of power or influence, while feeble does not have this connotation.
- 5Sound: Feeble can describe a soft or faint sound, while weak does not have this connotation.
Remember this!
Feeble and weak are synonyms that describe a lack of strength or power. However, feeble implies a greater degree of weakness and is often associated with old age or illness. It can also describe a weak attempt or effort and a soft or faint sound. On the other hand, weak can apply to anyone and can describe a lack of power or influence in a situation, as well as flawed or inadequate arguments or reasoning.
