Weakling

Pronunciation: /ˈwiːklɪŋ/

Weakling (noun)

  1. A person who is not strong or lacks physical power.
  2. Someone who is easily upset or lacks courage.

Examples

  • A weakling struggles to lift heavy objects.
  • A weakling often finds it hard to cope with stress.

Common collocations: physically weak, bully a weakling, emotionally weak, support a weakling

Synonyms of Weakling

Neutral

Antonyms of Weakling

  • describing physical or mental strength
  • describing courage in facing challenges