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Definition of feebleness

feebleness

/ˈfiːbəlnəs/
fee · ble · ness
Adverb:feebly
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Plural:feeblenesses
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Adjective:feeble
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feebleness Lexical Profile

feebleness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of lacking physical strength, vigor, or vitality, especially as a result of age, illness, or exhaustion.

Example

"After weeks of recovering from the illness, a lingering feebleness in his limbs prevented him from walking long distances."

2

The quality of lacking force, effectiveness, conviction, or intellectual rigor.

Example

"Critics pointed out the feebleness of the committee's response to the growing financial crisis."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'feeble' (borrowed from Old French 'feble', ultimately from Latin 'flebilis', meaning 'lamentable' or 'wretched', from 'flere', 'to weep') plus the native suffix '-ness'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feebleness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feebleness
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