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strengthless

[ strengkth-lis, strength-, strenth- ]

/ ˈstrɛŋkθ lɪs, ˈstrɛŋθ-, ˈstrɛnθ- /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR strengthless ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective

lacking strength.

Origin of strengthless

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

OTHER WORDS FROM strengthless

strength·less·ly, adverb strength·less·ness, noun

Words nearby strengthless

streicher, streisand, strelitzia, strength, strengthen, strengthless, strenuous, strep, strep throat, strephosymbolia, strepitoso

Example sentences from the Web for strengthless

He had expected to see her lying helpless and strengthless with hidden face.

A Sheaf of Corn |Mary E. Mann
But tears were now overcoming Benedetta, and big gasping sobs at last threw her, blinded and strengthless, on the edge of the bed.

The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete |Emile Zola
There are many places in Chicago where a poor man can get a strengthless cup of coffee and rolls for a nickle.

Broke |Edwin A. Brown
She reached camp at dusk, hot as fire, breathless and strengthless.

The Call of the Canyon |Zane Grey

He ripped past their strengthless clutching fingers and yammered on the trail of the Martian.

Duel on Syrtis |Poul William Anderson