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(adj)
Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi.
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Deficient in physical strength.
Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.
Lacking vigor or decisiveness; spineless; wishy-washy.
(informal, often derogatory) Having the characteristics of a wimp; feeble, indecisive, cowardly.
Characteristic of a wimp.
Devoid of nerves: calm, controlled, cool under pressure.
Cowardly, uncourageous; lacking character.
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
Characterized by, or pertaining to, debility; weak; debilitating.
Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
(usually with reference to mental and emotional strength) Weakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
Lacking sufficient power or strength.
Weak or ill, not in good health.
Of poor quality or construction.
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak.
Rendered unable to act; restricted from taking action.
Likely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial.
Weakened.
Lacking help; powerless.
Not dynamic; without strength or vigor.
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
Pale, sickly-looking.
Reduced; made less strong.
Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone.
Appearing weak, pale, or wan.
(colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.
Physically weak.
Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
Not perfect,
Insubstantial.
Minor; small in amount
(of a plant) Lacking in sap.
Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.
Easily giving way under pressure.
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
(of a word's sound or of a language) Without any stress (accent).
Without force.
(of a vowel) not stressed or accentuated
Not forceful.
Having a low concentration.
That has had something added in order to dilute it.
Overly powerful.
(informal) very busy; having too much to do
Having broken away from a larger unit.
Light in color.
Built cheaply and shoddily.
That has been overcome, prevailed over.
(often derogatory) Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.
Watery; damp; soft.
Resembling or characteristic of water.
flooded
Filled with water from rain or rivers.
Of, pertaining to, or suffering from anemia.
(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of anemic. [Of, pertaining to, or suffering from anemia.]
(chiefly US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
(not comparable) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
completely enclosed or swallowed up
(N)
a single from the Christian rock group Big Daddy Weave.
(n)
(uncountable) The condition of being weak.
(figuratively) A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength.
Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
Alternative form of halfhearted. [Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.]
Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
Unenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
characterized by, or conducive to poor health
Lacking in courage or confidence.
A state of physical or mental weakness.
Slow; having little motion.
Cowardly.
(UK) Ill, unwell, sick.
Weakened; reduced to a powerless state.
Without intelligence.
Having a disability.
A lack of competence or ability.
(informal, derogatory, especially of a person) Stupid.
Rendered less effective.
Lacking something essential; often construed with in.
(Commonwealth spelling) Alternative spelling of lackluster. [Lacking brilliance or intelligence.]
Easily frightened; timid.
Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.
(figurative) Not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality.
Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.
Having a flaw or imperfection.
With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
The lack of sufficiency: a shortage, the state of having or being not enough (of something).
immature and not fully developed
Of low quality.
(euphemistic) Poor; in financial difficulties.
Not adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
Having one or more defects.
(v)
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.
(chiefly of resources, such as food) Uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.
Not sufficient; of a type or kind that does not suffice, that does not satisfy requirements or needs.
Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.