In his old novel, the villain is described as feeble-minded, a term that reflects the period's misunderstanding of mental disability.

She feeble-mindedly smiled at the compliment, unsure how to respond.

The committee's reports were filled with feeble-mindednesses that undermined every serious reform proposal.

His forcible-feeble attempts at humor made the audience uncomfortable rather than amused.

The old wooden bridge proved over-feeble to support the heavy delivery truck.

The council dismissed his feeble-brained proposal, insisting on a plan grounded in reason instead.