weak

A2
Pronunciation
/wiːk/
Adjective
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

Example Sentences
  • The child was too weak to move the boulder.
2 Definition

Unable to sustain a great weight, pressure, or strain.

Example Sentences
  • a weak timber; a weak rope
3 Definition

Unable to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable.

Example Sentences
  • weak resolutions; weak virtue
4 Definition

Dilute, lacking in taste or potency.

Example Sentences
  • We were served stale bread and weak tea.
5 Definition

(grammar) Displaying a particular kind of inflection, including:

6 Definition

That does not ionize completely into anions and cations in a solution.

Example Sentences
  • a weak acid;  a weak base
7 Definition

One of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay.

8 Definition

Bad or uncool.

Example Sentences
  • This place is weak.
9 Definition

Having a narrow range of logical consequences; narrowly applicable. (Often contrasted with a strong statement which implies it.)

10 Definition

Resulting from, or indicating, lack of judgment, discernment, or firmness; unwise; hence, foolish.

11 Definition

Not having power to convince; not supported by force of reason or truth; unsustained.

Example Sentences
  • The prosecution advanced a weak case.
12 Definition

Lacking in vigour or expression.

Example Sentences
  • a weak sentence; a weak style
13 Definition

Not prevalent or effective, or not felt to be prevalent; not potent; feeble.

14 Definition

Tending towards lower prices.

Example Sentences
  • a weak market; wheat is weak at present
15 Definition

Lacking contrast.

Example Sentences
  • a weak negative