weaker

ADJECTIVE

not strong

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anemic feeble fragile frail hesitant powerless shaky sickly sluggish uncertain unsteady weakened wobbly

WEAK

debilitated decrepit delicate effete enervated exhausted faint flaccid flimsy forceless impuissant infirm insubstantial irresolute lackadaisical languid languorous limp makeshift out of gas prostrate puny rickety rocky rotten senile spent spindly supine tender torpid undependable unsound unsubstantial wasted wavering weakly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able active certain definite firm healthy hearty powerful stable steady strong sure unbreakable unshaky unwavering

WEAK

bold brave capable concentrated confident fit guarded loud noisy potent protected safe secure sufficient thick

ADJECTIVE

cowardly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hesitant indecisive ineffectual insecure nervous powerless shaky soft uncertain unstable wobbly

WEAK

faint-hearted fluctuant frightened impotent infirm irresolute laid-back nerveless palsied spineless tender timorous undependable unreliable unsure vacillating wavering weak-kneed wimpy wishy-washy zero

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite determined firm secure stable steady strong sure unshaky unwavering

WEAK

able bold brave capable concentrated confident fit guarded loud noisy potent protected safe sufficient thick

ADJECTIVE

faint, soft

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull feeble low poor quiet small thin

WEAK

bated dim distant gentle imperceptible inaudible indistinct muffled pale reedy slight stifled unaccented unstressed whispered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happy healthy rich solid strong

WEAK

able bold brave capable concentrated confident firm fit guarded loud noisy potent protected safe secure sufficient thick

ADJECTIVE

deficient, feeble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immature inadequate incomplete ineffective ineffectual inept lacking limited poor shaky slim small thin

WEAK

faulty flabby flimsy forceless green hollow implausible impotent improbable incompetent inconceivable inconclusive incredible invalid lame pathetic raw shallow slight spineless substandard thick unbelievable unconvincing unprepared unqualified unsatisfactory unsubstantial unsure untrained wanting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able adequate competent effective enough strong sufficient

WEAK

bold brave capable concentrated confident firm fit guarded loud noisy potent protected safe secure

ADJECTIVE

exposed, vulnerable

Synonyms

WEAK

accessible assailable defenseless helpless indefensible unguarded unprotected unsafe untenable wide-open woundable

Antonyms

WEAK

able bold brave capable concentrated confident firm fit guarded loud noisy potent protected safe secure strong sufficient thick

ADJECTIVE

watered-down

Synonyms

STRONGEST

thin

WEAK

dilute diluted insipid milk-and-water runny tasteless washy waterish watery wishy-washy

Antonyms

WEAK

able bold brave capable concentrated confident firm fit guarded loud noisy potent protected safe secure strong sufficient thick

Example Sentences

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Racking up wins in the weaker Eastern Conference was one thing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"Some countries are hit harder by the war than others. We're particularly concerned about energy importing countries that are vulnerable or have weaker fiscal space."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Summer has historically been a weaker period for bitcoin, while October, November and December have tended to be stronger months, creating the possibility of a better setup later in the year, he noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

In sum, Iran is far weaker today than it was in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Are there bully fish that take advantage, and weaker fish that keep losing out?

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