How do you use "weak" in a sentence?

She felt weak after her illness. The bridge was too weak to support heavy lorries. His excuse for being late was rather weak.

weak

Q: What does "weak" mean?

Lacking physical strength; poor performance; unconvincing Weak describes a lack of physical strength or power, poor performance, or something unconvincing. It can refer to physical frailty, character flaws, diluted substances, or arguments that aren't persuasive.

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Meaning: Lacking physical strength; poor performance; unconvincing

弱的，虚弱的

débil, flojo

弱い、脆弱な

약한, 취약한

Weak describes a lack of physical strength or power, poor performance, or something unconvincing. It can refer to physical frailty, character flaws, diluted substances, or arguments that aren't persuasive.

「weak」描述缺乏体力或力量、表现不佳或缺乏说服力的事物。它可以指身体虚弱、性格缺陷、稀释的物质或没有说服力的论点。

«Weak» describe una falta de fuerza física o poder, un rendimiento deficiente o algo poco convincente. Puede referirse a fragilidad física, defectos de carácter, sustancias diluidas o argumentos que no son persuasivos.

「weak」は身体的な力やパワーの欠如、不十分なパフォーマンス、または説得力のないものを表します。身体的な虚弱、性格の欠点、薄められた物質、または説得力のない議論を指すことがあります。

Weak은 체력이나 힘의 부족, 저조한 성과, 또는 설득력이 없는 것을 나타냅니다. 신체적 허약함, 성격적 결함, 희석된 물질, 또는 설득력 없는 주장 등을 가리킬 수 있습니다.

Examples

She felt weak after her illness.
她生病后感到虚弱。
Ella se sentía débil después de su enfermedad.
彼女は病気の後、弱っていました。
그녀는 병을 앓은 후 기력이 약해져 있었습니다.
The bridge was too weak to support heavy lorries.
这座桥太脆弱，无法承受重型卡车。
El puente era demasiado débil para soportar camiones pesados.
その橋は重いトラックを支えるには弱すぎました。
그 다리는 무거운 트럭을 지탱하기에는 너무 약했습니다.
His excuse for being late was rather weak.
他迟到的借口相当站不住脚。
Su excusa por llegar tarde era bastante floja.
遅刻の言い訳はかなり弱かったです。
그의 지각 변명은 꽤 궁색했습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old Norse 'veikr' meaning 'pliant' or 'flexible', of Germanic origin. Replaced the native Old English 'wāc'. From a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to bend' or 'to yield'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal