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weakling

/ˈwiːklɪŋ/
weak · ling ˈwiːk · lɪŋ
English Definition
n. a person or animal that is physically weak
中文释义
弱者
Significado en Español
débil
한국어 뜻
약자
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người yếu đuối
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Example Sentence

He was bullied for being a weakling as a child.

他小时候因为体弱而受到欺负。

Synonyms
weak person softy
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “weakling”:

  1. A athlete
  2. B champion
  3. C powerhouse
  4. D wimp
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D — wimp. “weakling” means n. a person or animal that is physically weak

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The cruel bullies unfairly teased the smaller boy, calling him a ______.

  1. A champion
  2. B hero
  3. C giant
  4. D weakling
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D — weakling. “weakling” means n. a person or animal that is physically weak

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Common questions about “weakling”

What does “weakling” mean?

weakling — n. a person or animal that is physically weak. In Chinese: 弱者.

How do you pronounce “weakling”?

weakling is pronounced /ˈwiːklɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: weak · ling.

How do you use “weakling” in a sentence?

He was bullied for being a weakling as a child. (他小时候因为体弱而受到欺负。)

What are synonyms for “weakling”?

weak person, softy — all close in meaning to weakling (n. a person or animal that is physically weak).

Is “weakling” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. weakling appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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