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 dam failed at its weakest point during the flood.

fragile

[Adjective]

easily damaged or broken

Ex: The fragile relationship between the two countries was strained by recent tensions .

flimsy

[Adjective]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

Ex: The flimsy support beams in the old house made it unsafe to live in .

powerless

[Adjective]

lacking the ability or authority to influence or control situations

Ex: The minority group was often made to feel powerless in society .

impaired

[Adjective]

weakened in strength, effectiveness, quality, or usefulness

Ex: The impaired efficiency of the old refrigerator led to higher energy bills .

limp

[Adjective]

not having any energy or determination

Ex: She felt limp and drained after working overtime for several days in a row .

ethereal

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The cloud formation was so delicate and fluffy that it appeared almost ethereal in the sky .

brittle

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The cookie had a brittle texture , with a satisfying crunch as you took a bite .

delicate

[Adjective]

easily harmed or destroyed

Ex: The delicate artwork was protected behind glass in the museum .

tenuous

[Adjective]

very delicate or thin

Ex: He held onto the tenuous thread , hoping it would support the weight of the object .

vulnerable

[Adjective]

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

Ex: The stray dog , injured and alone , appeared vulnerable on the streets .

frail

[Adjective]

having a weak physical state or delicate health

Ex: Despite her frail appearance, her spirit was unyielding, and she faced every challenge with courage.

feeble

[Adjective]

lacking in physical strength or energy

Ex: The feeble legs of the injured deer trembled as it tried to stand up .

debilitated

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The debilitated condition of the malnourished child called for immediate medical action .

faint

[Adjective]

performed or done weakly or with little energy

Ex: Despite her faint protest , she eventually agreed to go along with their plans .

breakable

[Adjective]

easily damaged or destroyed

Ex: The delicate porcelain figurine is breakable, so keep it away from the edge of the shelf .

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Adjectives of Attributes of Things - Adjectives of Weakness