sound weak

Frequency: 6.89.3 per million words

for one's voice to sound as if they lack strength

weakVERB + weak

Categories:

sound

Examples (10)

  • Her voice began to sound weak after hours of speaking.
  • The patient's pulse was steady, but his breathing continued to sound weak.
  • Even though he tried to be firm, his argument still managed to sound weak.
  • If your signal starts to sound weak, try moving closer to the router.
  • Don't let your confidence sound weak during the presentation.
  • He cleared his throat, trying not to sound weak when addressing the crowd.
  • The old radio's transmission would often sound weak and distorted.
  • Does my explanation sound weak to you, or is it just me?
  • After the long illness, her once strong voice started to sound notably weak.
  • The lawyer's closing statement began to sound weak as he ran out of evidence.