basket-case

ADJECTIVE

helpless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defenseless destitute forlorn impotent paralyzed powerless unable unprotected vulnerable weak

STRONG

incapable incompetent

WEAK

abandoned debilitated dependent exposed feeble forsaken friendless handcuffed inefficient inexpert infirm invalid over a barrel pinned prostrate shiftless tapped tapped out unfit up creek without paddle with hands tied

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able capable fit potent powerful secure strong

WEAK

competent enterprising independent resourceful skilled

basket case

NOUN

nervous person

Synonyms

WEAK

a bundle of nerves nervous wreck ninnyhammer

Example Sentences

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But Welch’s legacy took a hit following his retirement as GE went from America’s most-valuable company to a basket case, eventually splitting in three under an outsider’s management.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This was meant to be essential works to keep a cherished, historic building safe and functioning. It has turned into a basket case white elephant project."

From BBC

Will Bangladesh become a basket case again?

From The Wall Street Journal

They are still a basket case of a club, and you could say the same about West Ham.

From BBC

Fifteen years later, Libya remains a basket case of militias, warlords and weak institutions.

From Los Angeles Times

basket-case

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