1
as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
his frailness prevented him from playing football
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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
don't take advantage of your younger sister's frailness of character and get her to lie for you
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weakness
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Together, the cases highlight weaknesses in an industry that has long struggled to balance nutritional innovation with safety.—
Jillian Deutsch,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026 -
In signing Díaz and Tucker, Los Angeles addressed two areas of weakness by throwing money at the top option on the market.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Frailness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frailness. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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