weakling

Etymology

From weak + -ling.

adj

  1. weak, either physically, morally or mentally

noun

  1. A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution
  2. (figurative) A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength.
    c.1551, Hugh Latimer, a sermon in Lincolnshire We may not be weaklings because we have a strong enemy.

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