Adjective

(er)

Deficient in physical strength; weak; infirm; debilitated.

Though she appeared old and feeble , she could still throw a ball.

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, year=2011 , date=October 23 , author=Tom Fordyce , title=2011 Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand 8-7 France , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=France were transformed from the feeble , divided unit that had squeaked past Wales in the semi-final, their half-backs finding the corners with beautifully judged kicks from hand, the forwards making yards with every drive and a reorganised Kiwi line-out beginning to malfunction.}}

Lacking force, vigor, or efficiency in action or expression; faint.

That was a feeble excuse for an example.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

The old man’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart.

Arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

You can't even run two miles? That’s pathetic .

You're almost 26 years old and you still can't hold a real job? That's pathetic .

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, passage=Well you'd better think of something because middle-aged tramps aren't cute, they're pathetic .}}

(obsolete) Expressing or showing anger; passionate.