Definition of Weak
Weak
weak
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
not physically strong, lacking in energy, power/force, or influence;
e.g. He was too weak to lift it on his own. That statement is weak and lacking evidence. The committee was too weak to address the problem.
(adjective)
somehow inadequate or of a low standard and therefore functioning or performing poorly;
e.g. She has a weak heart and thus cannot perform physically tiring activities. His singing was weak and disappointing.
(adjective)
not strong in structure and therefore easy to damage, likely to collapse/break under pressure;
e.g. The bench is too weak to hold all six of us.
(adjective)
not firm or forceful and thus easily influenced/swayed, for example not standing by one's beliefs, principles, or decisions or lacking in intensity or commitment to something;
e.g. She is weak enough that she will do anything anyone tells her to do. He only has a weak interest in this subject.
(adjective)
lacking in strength, intensity, or brightness;
e.g. She gave a weak laugh in response. He drank a cup of weak tea. The room was only lit by a single weak lightbulb.
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Quotes
"Ask for help, not because you're weak, but because you want to remain strong." -- Leslie Calvin Brown
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