(of a person) Comparative for lacking in physical strength or energy
“He was determined to prove he was not a weak man by signing up as a contestant on Survivor.”
Comparative for vulnerable to attack
“The castle walls are weak and need to be fortified immediately.”
(of an object or material) Comparative for easily broken or destroyed, usually under significant weight
“These heavy bottles are making me anxious that my weak shopping bag will break apart at any second.”
Comparative for physically ill or weakened
“I caught the flu and felt weak for the next few days.”
(of a faculty or part of the body) Comparative for reduced in quality or efficacy
“Despite having an impressive physique, rhinoceroses are notorious for having weak vision.”
Comparative for unconvincing from a logical perspective
“Amid a slew of accusations, Will proceeded to proffer a weak explanation as to what had actually transpired in his office.”
Comparative for lacking strength of character to follow one's own principles
“Some considered Ana to be a weak woman for continuing to work under a chauvinist boss despite regularly speaking out against immoral behavior.”
Comparative for being in a disadvantaged or compromised state
“Mr. Jones, you are in a weak position unsuitable for giving orders!”
Comparative for lacking competence
“Stephanie lost her court case because she had a very weak lawyer.”
Comparative for lacking in brightness
“Off-grid households in many countries still rely on kerosene lamps, which only provide weak light during the night.”
(of a sound or voice) Comparative for low in volume
“This morning, when I heard Rob's weak voice calling from the South Summit, I feared that I would never see him again.”
(of a liquid or solution) Comparative for significantly diluted
“The broth was weak, and was sadly lacking in spices and flavor.”
Comparative for lacking in enthusiasm or energy
“The feeble pun deserved a weak smile at best, but Scott greeted it with an angry growl.”
Comparative for very low in quantity
“Manu was disappointed at the weak amount of sauce on his dish.”
(stock market) Comparative for tending towards lower prices
“It was one of a few blue chips stocks to buck the weak market trend yesterday.”
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