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weakling

/ˈwiːk.lɪŋ/

/ˈwik.lɪŋ/

weaklingnoun

weaklings

/ˈwiːk.lɪŋ/

/ˈwik.lɪŋ/

Translations

faible

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

coward

wimp

ineffectual person

feeble person

Antonyms

weaklingadjective

/ˈwiːklɪŋ/

Used attributively to qualify another noun.

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms