weakish
Americanadjective
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"Prigozhin would make a weakish rebel, though, with an armed force without its own independent logistic capacity."
From Reuters ● May 23, 2023
He would raise the question on a Thursday morning, and so he had not shaved since the Monday—this provided a shadow of interest across what was in truth a weakish jawline.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 8, 2018
A weakish second serve on break point lets Williams take the initiative, and that’s the early break.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 1, 2016
Moviegoers, says the frugal Lucas, will buy a weakish special effect or even stock footage as long as their emotions are engaged.
From Time Magazine Archive
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No, it’s better to be weakish on the wing than at back.
From The Gold Bat by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
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