weakling Meaning & Definition
/ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/
What Does Weakling Mean?
As a noun, weakling means A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution. It is also used to mean A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength. As an adjective, it means weak, either physically, morally or mentally.
Word Facts for Weakling
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | doormat, twerk and twerp |
| Antonyms | strongling |
| Plural | weaklings |
Weakling Definition (Noun)
- A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution.
- A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength.
Weakling as an Adjective
- weak, either physically, morally or mentally
Synonyms of Weakling
Weakling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Weakling
Weakling in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
weakling (plural weaklings)
weakling
Words That Rhyme With Weakling
Origin of Weakling
From weak + -ling.
Pronouncing Weakling
Weakling is pronounced //ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Weakling
Is weakling a noun or an adjective?
Weakling is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for weakling?
You can replace weakling with words such as doormat, twerk and twerp. See the full list of weakling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of weakling?
The opposite of weakling is strongling.
What is the plural of weakling?
The plural of weakling is weaklings.