feeble effort
Frequency: 6.58.5 per million words
An action requiring exertion that is weak or ineffective.
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Examples (10)
- His feeble effort to lift the heavy box was unsuccessful.
- The student made a feeble effort to complete the assignment on time.
- Despite her feeble effort to explain, no one understood her point.
- The team's feeble effort in the second half cost them the game.
- She made only a feeble effort to hide her disappointment.
- After the illness, his feeble effort to walk was heartbreaking to watch.
- The politician's feeble effort to address the crisis satisfied no one.
- Their feeble effort to repair the relationship failed completely.
- The company's feeble effort to improve customer service was inadequate.
- Even her feeble effort to smile couldn't mask her sadness.