strengthless

[ strengkth-lis, strength-, strenth- ]

adjective

1. lacking strength.

Other Words From

• strengthless·ly adverb
• strengthless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of strengthless¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; strength, -less

Example Sentences

Schloss Runkelstein—grey, blind, strengthless—still keeps the valley.

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He raised his strengthless hand for a few inches, and let it fall with a gesture of hopeless wretchedness.

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The stout lady, strengthless and breathless, was lying in a chair, the jewel-case clasped laxly with one arm.

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One wonders if two, being met among the "strengthless tribes of the dead," would find much more to say.

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"Aye—" She bowed her head, a strengthless despair weighting it down.

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• ailing
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