We climbed up the rickety wooden stairs.
Synonyms and examplesweakIf trees do not get enough water they become weak.
strongSteel is a very strong material.
flimsyThere was only a flimsy inflatable raft between him and the raging river
fragileSome objects are too fragile to be moved between the museums.
delicateShe carefully wrapped up the delicate glass ornaments.
tenderThe bugs feed on tender new shoots.
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See alsofeeble
puny
weedyUKinformaldisapproving
frail
ailing
dodderymainlyUKinformal
sickly
defencelessUK
vulnerable
faint
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If a person is weak, theyare not physically strong. A weak object, material, etc.breaks easily.