weak-kneed Sentence Examples
- The sight of the towering cliff left me weak-kneed with terror.
- Her knees buckled weakly as she witnessed the brutal assault.
- The thought of speaking in front of a crowd made me weak-kneed with anxiety.
- The sudden loud noise caused his legs to go weak-kneed.
- The marathon runner was weak-kneed with exhaustion after crossing the finish line.
- The news of her illness left her feeling weak-kneed and helpless.
- The fear of heights made him weak-kneed and unable to climb the ladder.
- The sight of blood caused her to become weak-kneed and faint.
- The confrontation with her abusive ex-husband left her weak-kneed and trembling.
- The stress of the upcoming exam had her feeling weak-kneed and unable to focus.
weak-kneed Meaning
weak-kneed (s)
lacking will power or resolution
weak-kneed (a.)
Having weak knees; hence, easily yielding; wanting resolution.
Synonyms & Antonyms of weak-kneed
FAQs About the word weak-kneed
lacking will power or resolutionHaving weak knees; hence, easily yielding; wanting resolution.
weak, soft, weakened, limp-wristed, wimpy, frail,spineless, wet, wishy-washy, corrupt
principled, ethical, virtuous, hard, tough, hard, virtuous, good, ethical, tough
The sight of the towering cliff left me weak-kneed with terror.
Her knees buckled weakly as she witnessed the brutal assault.
The thought of speaking in front of a crowd made me weak-kneed with anxiety.
The sudden loud noise caused his legs to go weak-kneed.
