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Feebleness: meaning, definitions and examples

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feebleness

 

[ ˈfiːblnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical weakness

Feebleness refers to a state of lacking physical strength or vigor. It is often characterized by a lack of energy, stamina, or muscle power. Feebleness can result from illness, old age, or lack of exercise.

Synonyms

debility, frailty, weakness

Examples of usage

  • The feebleness of the elderly man made it difficult for him to climb stairs.
  • After being sick for weeks, she felt the feebleness in her body.
  • His feebleness was evident in his inability to lift even light objects.

Translations

Translations of the word "feebleness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fraqueza

🇮🇳 दुर्बलता

🇩🇪 Schwäche

🇮🇩 kelemahan

🇺🇦 слабкість

🇵🇱 słabość

🇯🇵 弱さ (yowasa)

🇫🇷 faiblesse

🇪🇸 debilidad

🇹🇷 zayıflık

🇰🇷 약함 (yakham)

🇸🇦 ضعف (du‘f)

🇨🇿 slabost

🇸🇰 slabosť

🇨🇳 虚弱 (xūruò)

🇸🇮 šibkost

🇮🇸 veikleiki

🇰🇿 әлсіздік

🇬🇪 სისუსტე (sisuste)

🇦🇿 zəiflik

🇲🇽 debilidad

Etymology

The word 'feebleness' originated from the Middle English 'feblenesse', which came from the Old French 'feblesse'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The term is derived from the Latin 'febilis', meaning 'weak' or 'feeble'. Over the centuries, 'feebleness' has been used to describe the state of lacking physical or mental strength.

See also: feebly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,581, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.