weak-kneed Synonyms

weak-kneed Meaning

Wordnet

weak-kneed (s)

lacking will power or resolution

Webster

weak-kneed (a.)

Having weak knees; hence, easily yielding; wanting resolution.

weak-kneed Sentence Examples

  1. The sight of the towering cliff left me weak-kneed with terror.
  2. Her knees buckled weakly as she witnessed the brutal assault.
  3. The thought of speaking in front of a crowd made me weak-kneed with anxiety.
  4. The sudden loud noise caused his legs to go weak-kneed.
  5. The marathon runner was weak-kneed with exhaustion after crossing the finish line.
  6. The news of her illness left her feeling weak-kneed and helpless.
  7. The fear of heights made him weak-kneed and unable to climb the ladder.
  8. The sight of blood caused her to become weak-kneed and faint.
  9. The confrontation with her abusive ex-husband left her weak-kneed and trembling.
  10. 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.

weak, weakened, soft, invertebrate, weakling, wishy-washy, ineffectual, characterless, wet, milk-and-water

hard, firm, ethical, righteous, principled, right, tough, right, hard,strong

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.