feeble

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The International Monetary Fund said Monday that U.K. economic growth is expected to slow to 1.3% this year, compared with 1.4% in 2025, highlighting the feeble nature of an economic recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

He appears mentally unstable and physically feeble, clinging to his lectern as if it were a walker.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Its purpose was to care for "twelve poor feeble and impotent old men and four old women" who were looked after by a housewife responsible for cooking, cleaning, and general care.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

If you want to understand her worldview and the feeble attempts human beings make to bring order to a chaotic universe, that essay is the best place to start.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Every now and then the giant tail makes a feeble slap, but the strength is fading and pretty soon that tail will stop moving forever.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick