Synonyms for

Weaker

Verb / ˈwi:kɜ: / Another word for weaker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having less physical or mental strength than is needed or expected

Synonyms & similar words

watery light fallible weak rickety imperfect sapless feeble frail infirm debile faint decrepit strong weakly unaccented washy frail feeble powerless fragile delicate soft flimsy thin unstable vulnerable impaired debilitated diminished inferior substandard inadequate poor weary tired exhausted

Synonyms by register

Formal

less potent less effective diminished reduced

Informal

softer flimsier less tough not as strong

Literary

frailer attenuated waner

Antonyms

stronger sturdier firmer tougher more robust more potent more powerful

Common collocations

  • weaker than
  • weaker signal
  • weaker economy
  • weaker dollar
  • weaker argument
  • weaker link
  • weaker position

Word family

adjective weak
adverb weakly

Usage note

Often used to describe a comparative state, e.g., 'This battery is weaker than the last one.' Can also refer to a less intense or less convincing quality.

Example sentences

  1. The old man was weaker than the young man.
  2. If you don't eat healthy, your body will become weaker.
  3. The wind was weaker today than yesterday.
  4. The boxer's punches were weaker in the later rounds.
  5. Her argument became weaker as she spoke.

Quotes

  • A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
  • What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but it doesn't make you smarter.
  • A strong woman is one who is able to smile this morning like she wasn't crying last night.

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