effete

UK
/ɪˈfiːt/
US
/ɪˈfit/

Translations

effeteadjective
more effete
Comp.
most effete
Super.
UK
/ɪˈfiːt/
US
/ɪˈfit/
The effete aristocrat was not accustomed to manual labor.
Изнеженный аристократ не был привык к физическому труду.
The effete government was unable to enforce the new laws.
Слабое правительство не смогло ввести в действие новые законы.
The effete culture of the empire was in decline.
Упадочная культура империи находилась в упадке.

Definitions

effeteadjective
Lacking in wholesome vigor or energy; worn out or exhausted.
The once vibrant city had become effete and lifeless after years of economic decline.
Overrefined and ineffectual; pretentious or affected.
His effete mannerisms and speech made him seem out of touch with the common people.
No longer capable of effective action; sterile or unable to produce.
The effete leadership of the organization failed to inspire any real change.