frail

Definition

  • adjective: having less than a normal amount of strength or force
  • adjective: easily led into evil
  • synonyms: adamic, adamite, adamitic

Examples

  • the 'frailness' [=(more commonly) 'frailty'] of his health

  • In his old age his health became increasingly 'frail'.

  • I could barely hear her 'frail' [='weak'] voice.

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