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weakling

UK
/ˈwiːk.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈwik.lɪŋ/

Translations

weaklingnoun
weaklings
pl
UK
/ˈwiːk.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈwik.lɪŋ/
He was seen as a weakling because he always gave in to peer pressure.
Il était considéré comme un faible parce qu'il cédait toujours à la pression des autres.
Additional translations
faiblardFamilier et péjoratif.
Synonyms
coward
wimp
ineffectual person
feeble person
softie
pushover
Antonyms
champion
hero
strongman
weaklingadjective
UK
/ˈwiːklɪŋ/
US
/ˈwiːklɪŋ/
Used attributively to qualify another noun.
chétifSe dit d'une personne ou d'un animal physiquement faible.
The weakling kid gloves were not suitable for heavy work.
Les gants chétifs pour enfant ne convenaient pas aux travaux lourds.
Additional translations
faiblardFamilier; exprime une faiblesse physique ou une absence de résistance.
Synonyms
weak
feeble
frail
fragile
puny
infirm
delicate
languid
spineless
timid
impotent
powerless
feckless
ineffectual

Definitions

weaklingnoun
A person or animal that is physically weak or frail.
Despite his determination, he was often considered a weakling by his peers due to his small stature.
A person who lacks strength of character or willpower.
He was seen as a weakling because he always gave in to peer pressure.
weaklingadjective
Relating to or characteristic of someone or something that is physically weak or lacking resolve.
The weakling kid gloves were not suitable for heavy work.
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