What does "weakened" mean?

1. (less strong or powerful) having less strength, power, or energy than before. 2. (physically fragile) describes a structure or material that is no longer solid or safe.

weakened

adj.

US //ˈwikənd// UK //wˈiːkənd// weak·ened

1 less strong or powerful (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

having less strength, power, or energy than before.

characterised by a reduction in physical strength, political power, or functional capacity.

Example

The long illness left him in a weakened state for several weeks.

Example

The prime minister emerged from the scandal in a significantly weakened position, struggling to maintain the loyalty of her own cabinet.
- enfeebled
- frail
- impaired
2 physically fragile (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

describes a structure or material that is no longer solid or safe.

referring to a loss of structural or material integrity, often due to external stress or decay.

Example

The weakened walls of the old house were dangerous after the storm.

Example

Engineers discovered that the bridge's support beams had been weakened by decades of exposure to saltwater and heavy traffic.
- compromised
- unstable
- solid
- reinforced