feebleness

noun

Definition of feeblenessnext
as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor the patient felt a lingering feebleness in the weeks following her heart surgery

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  1. weakness
  2. exhaustion
  3. fatigue
Noun
  • Rethink your strengths and weaknesses and aim to enforce a healthier routine.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Finally, our adversaries, China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, respect strength and exploit weakness.
    Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of weakness
Noun
  • Nicky’s asleep because exhaustion is a hallmark of the contented child — making core memories is hard work.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • As far as looking at the movement, the special does speak to a tiredness and exhaustion within it.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of exhaustion
Noun
  • David believes this is just her exhausted mind playing tricks, attributing it to postpartum depression, stress, and fatigue.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The hands-on system truly lowers fatigue over a long day of driving. CHANGE: The brakes The brakes in this tester felt a little soft for a new vehicle and not as progressive as most.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of fatigue
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