Feebleness: meaning, definitions and examples
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feebleness
[ ˈfiːblnəs ]
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
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
Word origin
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.