feeble

/ˈfiːbəl/adjective

Lacking physical strength; weak.

Example sentences

“The kitten was too feeble to climb the stairs.”
“He gave a feeble wave from his hospital bed.”

Also applies to attempts and arguments: a feeble excuse is one too weak to convince anyone. Harsher in tone than 'frail', which invites sympathy.

Related words

feedbackComments and judgments about how well something was done, given to help improve it.feeA payment required in return for a service or privilege.felicityA graceful, well-chosen way of putting things in speech or writing.feasiblePossible to carry out or achieve under real conditions.fenceA barrier of wood, wire, or metal built to enclose an area or mark the boundary between two pieces of land.fearlessFeeling or showing no fear; brave.