as in weaknesses
a defect in character
selfishness is a common human frailty
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Recent Examples of frailties
Those traits historically idolized as feminine frailties (or diagnosed as feminine neuroses) are here reenvisioned as sources of extraordinary talent.
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Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Both larger-than-life characters have their frailties.
—Bob Strauss, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Both larger-than-life characters have their frailties.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Okrent highlights the emotional frailties that coexisted with the brilliance and generosity.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Initially, Bradford’s defensive frailties allowed Chelsea to take control.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Jackson’s other frailties were evident long before that diagnosis.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
What the memoir mainly does is reassure you that Gavin Newsom is a person with frailties and failings.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
But United's inability to convert chances and their defensive frailties were glaring.
—Lori Ewing, Reuters, 14 Sep. 2025
Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Both larger-than-life characters have their frailties.
—Bob Strauss, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Both larger-than-life characters have their frailties.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Okrent highlights the emotional frailties that coexisted with the brilliance and generosity.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Initially, Bradford’s defensive frailties allowed Chelsea to take control.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Jackson’s other frailties were evident long before that diagnosis.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
What the memoir mainly does is reassure you that Gavin Newsom is a person with frailties and failings.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
But United's inability to convert chances and their defensive frailties were glaring.
—Lori Ewing, Reuters, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frailties
Noun
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The problem is having a setup around him that simultaneously platforms his strengths and covers for his weaknesses.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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What are your true emotional and mental weaknesses?—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The ongoing war in Iran could also seriously complicate cable repair attempts as maintenance vessels must remain stationary for extended periods while fixing faults, experts say.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The researchers also say the study highlights how fluids inside faults can strongly influence earthquake behavior, something scientists are increasingly recognizing as a key factor in seismic activity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Genius and grit can mask a lot of sins.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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The Orson subplot feels like the show is shooting one too many fish in the barrel, because the sins of the grown-ups provide enough targets on their own.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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Duren has been aware of his shortcomings over the last two seasons.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Hutchins also was a known press critic who saw the media as an important means of education and lamented the media’s shortcomings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 May 2026
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“Frailties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frailties. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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