weak

/wik/
noun
  1. A person who is weak or lacks strength (often used in plural: the weak).
    • In nature, the weak often do not survive.
    • The organization works to protect the weak in society.
    • The strong should help the weak.
adjective
  1. Lacking physical strength or energy; not strong.
    • He tried to lift the box, but his arms were too weak.
    • After the long illness, she felt too weak to walk up the stairs.
    • The weak puppy struggled to keep up with its mother.
  2. Lacking power, influence, or effectiveness.
    • The government's weak response to the crisis angered many citizens.
    • She gave a weak argument that failed to convince anyone.
    • The team's defense was weak, so they lost the game.
  3. Easily broken, damaged, or defeated; not sturdy.
    • This chair is too weak to hold an adult's weight.
    • The old bridge had a weak section that needed repair.
    • The weak lock on the door offered little security.
  4. Lacking intensity or strength (of a sound, light, flavor, etc.).
    • The coffee was too weak, so she added another spoonful.
    • The weak sunlight barely warmed the cold morning.
    • He spoke in a weak voice that was hard to hear.
  5. Not good at a particular subject or skill.
    • He is weak at remembering names.
    • I am weak in math, so I take extra lessons.
    • Her weak spelling caused problems in her essays.
  6. Lacking moral strength or determination; easily persuaded.
    • A weak leader gives in to every demand.
    • She felt weak for not standing up for her beliefs.
    • He was too weak to resist the temptation to cheat.
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