frailness

noun

Definition of frailnessnext
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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2
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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  1. weakness
  2. feebleness
Noun
  • McDaniel has shown the ability to scheme around offensive line weakness.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Their failure to receive one may be attributed to their having vague symptoms, such as a general feeling of malaise, weakness, or fluctuating muscle pain.
    — Jerome Groopman, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
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  • As Kasubhai observed, despite its legal feebleness, Kennedy’s declaration and its explicit threat has had a concrete impact on the provision of gender-affirming services to American youths.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Signs of disease include warts on legs, crusty or swollen eyes, feebleness, a ruffled appearance, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, and diarrhea.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Frailness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frailness. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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