frailty
frail·ty
noun \ˈfrāl-tē\ plural frailties
Definition of FRAILTY
1
: the quality or state of being frail
2
: a fault due to weakness especially of moral character
Examples of FRAILTY
- the frailty of her voice
- We can no longer be surprised by the frailties of our political leaders.
First Known Use of FRAILTY
14th century
Related to FRAILTY
Related Words: blot, spot, stain; blemish, deficiency, flaw, imperfection, minus, nit; Achilles' heel, soft spot; corruption, depravity, evil, immorality, sinfulness, wickedness
Near Antonyms: excellence, perfection; goodness, integrity, morality, probity, rectitude, righteousness
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