100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "weakly"

Definition

The adverb weakly refers to performing an action in a manner that is lacking strength, power, or intensity. It can also imply doing something in a feeble or ineffective way. In different contexts, it can describe physical strength, emotional expression, or the forcefulness of ideas.

Synonyms

• Feebly
• Frailly
• Delicately
• Powerlessly
• Ineffectively
• Softly
• Faintly

Antonyms

• Strongly
• Powerfully
• Vigorously
• Firmly
• Robustly
• Forcefully
• Intensely

Examples

1. She smiled weakly after hearing the bad news.
2. The plant grew weakly without enough sunlight.
3. He raised his hand weakly, too tired to speak.
4. The athlete performed weakly during the competition.
5. The argument was presented weakly, lacking solid evidence.
6. She nodded weakly, unsure of her decision.
7. The child called out weakly for his mother.
8. He coughed weakly from the cold air.
9. The old dog walked weakly across the yard.
10. She held the book weakly, her fingers trembling.
11. The team played weakly, unable to score any points.
12. His voice came out weakly, barely a whisper.
13. The light flickered weakly, struggling to stay on.
14. The proposal was received weakly, with little enthusiasm.
15. She defended her position weakly, lacking confidence.
16. The flower’s petals drooped weakly in the heat.
17. He smiled weakly, trying to hide his pain.
18. The wind blew weakly, hardly rustling the leaves.
19. The soldier stood weakly, exhausted from battle.
20. She responded weakly to the compliment.
21. The music played weakly from the old radio.
22. He raised his voice weakly in the crowded room.
23. The kitten mewed weakly, seeking attention.
24. The soup was seasoned weakly, lacking flavor.
25. She fought back tears weakly, trying to stay strong.
26. The argument fell apart weakly, with no solid points.
27. He accepted the defeat weakly, without protest.
28. The dying fire crackled weakly, barely producing heat.
29. The teacher's voice came through weakly over the noise.
30. The athlete finished the race weakly, far behind the others.
31. He weakly protested against the unfair decision.
32. The cat stretched weakly after waking from a nap.
33. The waves crashed weakly against the shore.
34. She performed the dance weakly, missing the rhythm.
35. The old man's handshake was weakly, lacking grip.
36. The candle flickered weakly, casting dim light.
37. He listened weakly to the lecture, distracted.
38. The baby cried weakly, needing comfort.
39. She weakly attempted to lift the heavy box.
40. The lecture was delivered weakly, failing to engage students.
41. The dog barked weakly, clearly unwell.
42. He weakly defended his actions when questioned.
43. The book was written weakly, with poor character development.
44. The actor delivered his lines weakly, lacking emotion.
45. The ice cream melted weakly in the sun.
46. The couple argued weakly, both too tired to fight.
47. The boy waved goodbye weakly, feeling sad.
48. The computer ran weakly, struggling with outdated software.
49. The flowers in the vase looked weakly, needing water.
50. She weakly protested against the unfair treatment.
51. The team finished weakly, losing the championship.
52. He spoke weakly, his energy depleted.
53. The effort to clean the house was done weakly.
54. The movie was received weakly by critics.
55. She weakly raised her hand to ask a question.
56. The kitten played weakly, still recovering from illness.
57. The singer's voice sounded weakly at the concert.
58. The old tree stood weakly, struggling against the storm.
59. The handshake was weakly, showing insecurity.
60. The puppy wandered weakly after its long nap.
61. The paint job was done weakly, lacking attention to detail.
62. His argument was presented weakly, leading to confusion.
63. The child answered the question weakly, unsure of the answer.
64. The athlete finished the season weakly, with injuries.
65. The light from the flashlight shone weakly.
66. He smiled weakly, trying to mask his disappointment.
67. The presentation was given weakly, not holding the audience's interest.
68. The old man walked weakly, needing assistance.
69. She expressed her concerns weakly, afraid of confrontation.
70. The bird chirped weakly from its nest.
71. The sound echoed weakly through the empty hall.
72. The child held the toy weakly, losing interest.
73. The rain fell weakly, barely wetting the ground.
74. She weakly attempted to convince her friends.
75. The dog wagged its tail weakly, feeling ill.
76. The fire burned weakly, needing more fuel.
77. The student participated weakly in class discussions.
78. The team played weakly, showing no teamwork.
79. He nodded weakly, too fatigued to respond.
80. The ice cube melted weakly in the warm drink.
81. The performance was received weakly, with muted applause.
82. The flowers wilted weakly in the heat.
83. She spoke weakly, unsure of her words.
84. The argument ended weakly, with no resolution.
85. The campaign was launched weakly, lacking support.
86. He climbed the stairs weakly, feeling out of breath.
87. The presentation concluded weakly, without a strong closing.
88. The child held the balloon weakly, almost letting it go.
89. The teacher graded the paper weakly, showing little interest.
90. The wave crashed weakly, barely making a splash.
91. She waved goodbye weakly, feeling emotional.
92. The old clock ticked weakly, nearing its end.
93. He answered the question weakly, not sure of the facts.
94. The cat purred weakly, feeling under the weather.
95. The old chair creaked weakly as he sat down.
96. The film was made weakly, lacking a clear vision.
97. She walked weakly, still recovering from her illness.
98. The proposal was dismissed weakly, without serious consideration.
99. The book was written weakly, leaving readers confused.
100. He finished the race weakly, but still proud of his effort.