weak-kneed Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- wishy-washy
- limp-wristed
- characterless
- corrupt
- ineffectual
- wimpy
- wimpish
- frail
- namby-pamby
- invertebrate
- wet
- meek
- milk-and-water
- effete
- spineless
- weakling
- timid
- nerveless
Weak:
Strongest:
- firm
- hard
- ethical
- virtuous
- tough
- strong
- good
- right
- principled
- righteous
- principled
- good
- right
- virtuous
- moral
- firm
- strong
- righteous
- tough
- moral
- hard
- ethical
Strong:
- upright
- courageous
- stalwart
- backboned
- unrelenting
- stalwart
- determined
- courageous
- backboned
- resolute
- unrelenting
- upright
- determined
- resolute
Weak:
weak-kneed Meaning
weak-kneed (s)
lacking will power or resolution
weak-kneed (a.)
Having weak knees; hence, easily yielding; wanting resolution.
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.
FAQs About the word weak-kneed
lacking will power or resolutionHaving weak knees; hence, easily yielding; wanting resolution.
soft, weakened,weak, wishy-washy, limp-wristed, characterless, corrupt, ineffectual, wimpy, wimpish
firm, hard, ethical, virtuous, tough, strong, good, right, principled, righteous
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.
