frailty

noun
UK: /ˈfreɪl.ti/
US: /ˈfreɪl.ti/

  1. The condition of being weak and delicate, especially due to old age or illness.

    1. Her frailty was clear as she walked with a cane.
    2. Despite his frailty, he continued to inspire those around him.

  2. A weakness in character or morals.

    1. We all have some frailty to overcome in ourselves.
    2. Human frailty can lead to mistakes and bad decisions sometimes.

Synonyms

delicacy fault infirmity failing weakness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frailty" in English means: The condition of being weak and delicate, especially due to old age or illness., A weakness in character or morals..

The phonetic transcription of "frailty" is /ˈfreɪl.ti/ in British English and /ˈfreɪl.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frailty": delicacy, fault, infirmity, failing, weakness.

Example usage of "frailty": "Her frailty was clear as she walked with a cane.". More examples on the page.