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Definition of weakling

weakling

/ˈwiːk.lɪŋ/
weak · ling
Adverb:weakly
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Plural:weaklings
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Adjective:weak
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weakling Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or animal that lacks physical strength, constitution, or character.

Example

"He began a rigorous fitness regimen because he was tired of being dismissed as a weakling by his peers."

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• adjective

1

Feeble, frail, or lacking in physical or moral strength.

Example

"The harsh winter winds proved fatal to the weakling saplings at the edge of the orchard."

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• Nearby Words

weakfish
weakhearted
weakish
weakling
weakly
weakness
wealth

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in English since the early 16th century, formed from the adjective 'weak' (from Old Norse 'veikr', meaning pliant or feeble) combined with the diminutive and often disparaging suffix '-ling'.

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