Basic Details
Word: Feebleness
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The state of being weak or not strong.
Synonyms: Weakness, frailty, fragility
Antonyms: Strength, power, robustness
Idioms and Phrases
- Feeble excuse: A reason that is inadequate or unconvincing. Example: "His feeble excuse for being late didn't convince anyone."
- Feeble-minded: Lacking intelligence or mental strength. Example: "She felt hurt when he called her feeble-minded for misunderstanding."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The feebleness of the old bridge made the engineers worry about its safety.
Example 2: After her illness, she experienced a feebleness that made it difficult to get out of bed.
Example 3: The feebleness of his argument led the audience to question his credibility.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "feeble" comes from the Latin word 'flebilis', meaning 'sorrowful' or 'lamentable'? This shows how the sense of weakness has been connected to sadness and fragility throughout history.
Famous Quote
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." Mahatma Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "feebleness" mean?
a) The state of being strong
b) The state of being weak
c) The state of being angry
d) The state of being happy
Answer: b) The state of being weak
2. Which of these is a synonym of "feebleness"?
a) Strength
b) Frailty
c) Power
d) Boldness
Answer: b) Frailty
3. What is an antonym of "feebleness"?
a) Weakness
b) Strength
c) Fragility
d) Delicateness
Answer: b) Strength
4. Which sentence uses "feebleness" correctly?
a) The feebleness of the flowers made them beautiful.
b) His feebleness became evident when he couldn't lift the box.
c) She celebrated her feebleness with a party.
d) The feebleness was praised in the sports game.
Answer: b) His feebleness became evident when he couldn't lift the box.
5. Which idiom means something similar to "feebleness"?
a) Strong as an ox
b) A feeble excuse
c) Full of beans
d) Jumping through hoops
Answer: b) A feeble excuse
