weak
adjective
not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail.
weaker
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comparativeof weak.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Zeekr was a key growth driver, with sales for the period nearly doubling from a year earlier, while the company’s other major brands faced weaker demand in China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Payrolls data at the start of the month "was followed by broadly in-line inflation, softer retail sales and weaker consumer sentiment", said Fawad Razaqzada at Forex.com.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Thiago has the profile of a forward who can deliver in bursts, particularly against weaker opposition, and Brentford are likely to continue looking for him regularly inside the penalty area.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
In OPA1-deficient females, however, its ability to suppress appetite was significantly weaker.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
He made several puny attempts, each one weaker than the last.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
