Weakling
noun
A person who is not strong, physically or emotionally.
Despite his size, he was a weakling and couldn't lift the weight.
noun
A thing that is considered frail or ineffective compared to others of its kind.
Compared to its competitors, the product was a weakling in the market.
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Disapproving
noun
A person who is not strong, physically or emotionally.
Despite his size, he was a weakling and couldn't lift the weight.
noun
A thing that is considered frail or ineffective compared to others of its kind.
Compared to its competitors, the product was a weakling in the market.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Usage
Used to describe someone emotionally fragile; can be hurtful if used insensitively.
After the breakup, he felt like such a weakling, unable to control his tears.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Weakness
Mostly refers to a lack of physical strength, not just general health or stamina.
Even after weeks of training, he remained the team's weakling.
Pro Tip 3/3Slightly Derogatory
Considered informal and may be taken as an insult; use cautiously in sensitive contexts.
The coach's comment that he was a weakling didn't go down well with the players.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Usage
Used to describe someone emotionally fragile; can be hurtful if used insensitively.
After the breakup, he felt like such a weakling, unable to control his tears.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Weakness
Mostly refers to a lack of physical strength, not just general health or stamina.
Even after weeks of training, he remained the team's weakling.
Pro Tip 3/3Slightly Derogatory
Considered informal and may be taken as an insult; use cautiously in sensitive contexts.
The coach's comment that he was a weakling didn't go down well with the players.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Usage
Used to describe someone emotionally fragile; can be hurtful if used insensitively.
After the breakup, he felt like such a weakling, unable to control his tears.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Weakness
Mostly refers to a lack of physical strength, not just general health or stamina.
Even after weeks of training, he remained the team's weakling.
Pro Tip 3/3Slightly Derogatory
Considered informal and may be taken as an insult; use cautiously in sensitive contexts.
The coach's comment that he was a weakling didn't go down well with the players.
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Video examples
The Aztec myth of the...
and the sun began to move through the sky at last, ushering in the fifth age. Thanks to a pimply weakling whose fortitude inspired all the other gods, the sun moves along its daily path, the rabbit-faced moon following in its wake.
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The Aztec myth of the...
and the sun began to move through the sky at last, ushering in the fifth age. Thanks to a pimply weakling whose fortitude inspired all the other gods, the sun moves along its daily path, the rabbit-faced moon following in its wake.
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Quote examples
Mayawati
Indian Politician
You see, in a family everyone is not alike, someone may be a weakling. Now, as head of the family, it is natural for you to focus greater attention on the weaker member so that he can be brought at par with the others, isn't it? But that does not mean I am sidelining the others.
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Joe Johnston
American Director
Casting Captain America is really casting two roles... Steve Rogers before and after the transformation from 98 pound weakling to perfect physical specimen. I can't divulge how we're going to do it, but the performance will be Chris Evans from beginning to end.
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Dagmara Dominczyk
Polish Actress
The only reason I would stay away from a period piece is because sometimes the women are painted in a very stereotypical weakling, wallflower way - that's something I don't want to do. I want to show strength in the women I play, and a journey of some sort.
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Bruno Sammartino
Italian Wrestler
I wasn't a 97-pound weakling. I was an 80-pound weakling.
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Joan Smalls
Puerto Rican Model
I hate being skinny and being a little weakling thing.
Quote examples
Mayawati
Indian Politician
You see, in a family everyone is not alike, someone may be a weakling. Now, as head of the family, it is natural for you to focus greater attention on the weaker member so that he can be brought at par with the others, isn't it? But that does not mean I am sidelining the others.
Quote examples
Joe Johnston
American Director
Casting Captain America is really casting two roles... Steve Rogers before and after the transformation from 98 pound weakling to perfect physical specimen. I can't divulge how we're going to do it, but the performance will be Chris Evans from beginning to end.
Quote examples
Dagmara Dominczyk
Polish Actress
The only reason I would stay away from a period piece is because sometimes the women are painted in a very stereotypical weakling, wallflower way - that's something I don't want to do. I want to show strength in the women I play, and a journey of some sort.
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Bruno Sammartino
Italian Wrestler
I wasn't a 97-pound weakling. I was an 80-pound weakling.
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Joan Smalls
Puerto Rican Model
I hate being skinny and being a little weakling thing.
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