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frailty
[freyl-tee, frey-uhl-]
noun
plural
frailtiesthe quality or state of being frail.
Synonyms: ,moral weakness; liability to yield to temptation.
a fault resulting from moral weakness.
frailties of the human flesh.
Synonyms: ,
frailty
/ ˈڰɪɪ /
noun
physical or moral weakness
(often plural) a fault symptomatic of moral weakness
Other 51Թ Forms
- overfrailty noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
To me, Parkinson’s implies frailty, Parkinson’s implies weakness.
She adds that she believes "some sort of commissioner, a commissioner for frailty, perhaps" should be introduced by the government.
The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, said the Pope had been "showing immense courage and serenity in the face of frailty and suffering".
Despite their ongoing trauma, frailty and grief, a number of ex-hostages have felt compelled to give their harrowing testimony on stage at demonstrations, in long TV interviews or in meetings overseas with world leaders.
For example, in the north of the city, there might be a focus on helping with frailty to support the older, more affluent population demographic.
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