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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weak [adjective]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

Ex: The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously .

fragile [adjective]

easily damaged or broken

Ex: The fragile glass vase shattered when it fell to the ground .

flimsy [adjective]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

Ex: The flimsy plastic chairs collapsed under the weight of the guests .

powerless [adjective]

lacking the ability or authority to influence or control situations

Ex: The small country was powerless against the invading army .

impaired [adjective]

weakened in strength, effectiveness, quality, or usefulness

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limp [adjective]

not having any energy or determination

Ex: The limp response from the audience disappointed the performer .

ethereal [adjective]

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

Ex: The ethereal mist enveloped the forest , lending an otherworldly atmosphere .

brittle [adjective]

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

Ex: Walking on the frozen lake , the brittle ice beneath them groaned and creaked with each movement .

delicate [adjective]

easily harmed or destroyed

Ex: The delicate glass ornaments shattered when they fell off the shelf .

tenuous [adjective]

very delicate or thin

Ex: The tenuous branches of the tree swayed gently in the breeze , threatening to snap under the weight of the snow .

vulnerable [adjective]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

Ex: The coastal town is vulnerable to hurricanes .

frail [adjective]

having a weak physical state or delicate health

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feeble [adjective]

lacking in physical strength or energy

Ex: The feeble old man struggled to lift even light objects due to his diminished strength .

debilitated [adjective]

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

Ex: The prolonged illness left her debilitated , unable to perform routine tasks without assistance .

faint [adjective]

performed or done weakly or with little energy

Ex: As she approached , his faint smile indicated a lack of energy or enthusiasm .

breakable [adjective]

easily damaged or destroyed

Ex: Avoid dropping the electronic device as it is breakable and may not withstand impact .

Adjectives of Attributes of Things
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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