weak-handed

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Meaning · English

Weak; lacking courage and strength. — Selling his invested position(s) in reaction to ephemeral signs of a downturn.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “weak-handed” mean?

Weak; lacking courage and strength. — Selling his invested position(s) in reaction to ephemeral signs of a downturn.

Is “weak-handed” formal or informal?

weak-handed is generally slang.