Adjectives of Attributes of Things - Adjectives of Weakness

These adjectives enable us to express the diminished or limited physical, mental, or emotional strength or capacity associated with a particular entity.

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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Attributes of Things

weak

[Adjective]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

Ex: The bridge collapsed at its weak central support.

fragile

[Adjective]

easily damaged or broken

Ex: The butterfly's wings were fragile, thin and translucent in the sunlight.

flimsy

[Adjective]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

Ex: The flimsy cardboard box fell apart when it was lifted.

powerless

[Adjective]

lacking the ability or authority to influence or control situations

Ex: The citizens were powerless to stop the corrupt government officials.

impaired

[Adjective]

weakened in strength, effectiveness, quality, or usefulness

Ex: The impaired drainage system caused flooding during heavy rainstorms.

limp

[Adjective]

not having any energy or determination

Ex: The plants looked limp and wilted from not being watered.

ethereal

[Adjective]

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm

Ex: The ethereal music of the flute floated through the room, creating a sense of calm.

brittle

[Adjective]

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

Ex: With each step, the brittle twigs underfoot snapped loudly in the quiet forest.

delicate

[Adjective]

easily harmed or destroyed

Ex: The delicate flowers wilted in the hot sun.

tenuous

[Adjective]

very delicate or thin

Ex: The spider's web was so tenuous that even the slightest breeze could break it.

vulnerable

[Adjective]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

Ex: The baby birds in the nest were vulnerable to predators until they learned to fly.

frail

[Adjective]

having a weak physical state or delicate health

Ex: The frail old woman struggled to carry her groceries up the stairs.

feeble

[Adjective]

lacking in physical strength or energy

Ex: In his old age, he became increasingly feeble, unable to perform tasks he once found easy.

debilitated

[Adjective]

extremely weakened and experiencing a significant decline in physical or mental health

Ex: The debilitated patient required extensive rehabilitation to regain mobility and strength.

faint

[Adjective]

performed or done weakly or with little energy

Ex: She offered only faint praise for his efforts, indicating a lack of enthusiasm or conviction.

breakable

[Adjective]

easily damaged or destroyed

Ex: The glass vase on the table is breakable, so please handle it with care.

Adjectives of Attributes of Things
Adjectives of Shapes	Adjectives of Distorted Shapes	Adjectives of Geometric Shapes	Adjectives of Entirety
Adjectives of Scope	Adjectives of Geographic Scope	Adjectives of Material	Adjectives of Cleanness
Adjectives of Motion	Adjectives of Speed	Adjectives of Strength	Adjectives of Weakness

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