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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However, the rupiah could come under renewed pressure from broad U.S. dollar strength, weaker external balances and declining foreign-exchange reserves, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Eyes are now on decisions by the central banks of Britain and Japan, with the latter also expected to hike as it looks to fend off a rise in inflation and a weaker yen.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
That was, however, weaker than expectations from economists polled by The Wall Street Journal of an increase to 40.0.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"We could be entering a self-enforcing feedback loop: the weaker the sea ice becomes, the more cyclone clusters can reduce its extent, which in turn weakens the sea ice," says Lars Aue.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Still, my cough got stronger and my body got weaker.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
