strengthless

The old man felt strengthless as he tried to lift the empty box.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lacking physical power or force: "strengthless" describes a state of being without strength, vigor, or ability to exert force.

Usage Examples

• (Lacking physical power due to weakness.)
• (Without structural integrity or force.)

Advanced Usage

• "strengthless as a reed": an idiomatic simile meaning extremely weak and easily bent or broken.
  • Her voice was strengthless as a reed in the wind during the emotional speech. (Her voice was weak and fragile.)

Variants and Related Words

• Strength (n): the quality or state of being strong; physical power.

  • He regained his strength after a week of rest. (He became physically powerful again.)

• Strengthen (v): to make or become stronger.

  • Regular exercise will strengthen your muscles. (Build up physical power.)

Synonyms

• Weak: lacking physical strength or energy.
• Feeble: very weak, especially due to age or illness.
• Frail: physically weak and delicate.
• Powerless: without ability to act or exert force.

Antonyms

• Strong: having great physical power.
• Powerful: possessing force or might.
• Robust: strong and healthy.

Related Idioms

• "Without a leg to stand on": having no strength or support for one's argument or position.
  • His claim was strengthless, like a house of cards in a storm. (His argument had no foundation or power.)