Synonyms for "weak"

Looking for another word for "weak"? Common synonyms include feeble, frail, fragile, infirm.

Quick answer

The best synonym for "weak" depends on what you mean. Pick the kind of weakness: flimsy (argument), feeble (body), tenuous (logic), thin (excuse).

Synonym groups by meaning

"weak" meaning: lacking physical strength

feeblefrailfragileinfirm

"weak" meaning: lacking force or persuasiveness

flimsyunconvincingthintenuousshaky

"weak" meaning: inadequate or substandard

inadequatedeficientlackingsubpar

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