Definition

Less strong or less powerful than something else; weak.

Example

After the illness, he felt feebler than before.

Conversation

I noticed your new workout routine seems a bit feebler than the last one.

Yeah, I've been taking it easy lately to recover from that injury.

That makes sense, but don’t push yourself too hard when you’re getting back into it.

Definitely! I want to be strong again, not feebler than before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Feebler → It is formed from "feeble" (from Old French *feeble*, meaning weak or frail) and "-er" (meaning one who or more). The word "feebler" means one who is weaker or more frail than another.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'weaker' ('feeble') and the '-er' indicating a comparison. This helps you remember that 'feebler' refers to someone who is more weak.

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