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as in weakness
a defect in character
selfishness is a common human frailty
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as in exhaustion
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
frailty doesn't affect all elderly people, for many are indeed healthy and strong
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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
the frailty shown by the apostle Peter when he denied Jesus three times
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Recent Examples of frailty
There’s a class divide between them — though Lola has endured trauma Bebo hasn’t experienced — and once the stormy appeal of their rendezvous is replaced by harsh reality, the frailty of their connection becomes evident.
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Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
There was defensive frailty and profligacy undermining their own attacking efforts.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Extreme muscle loss ultimately results in frailty.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
For older adults, especially those with lower appetites, Dai-Keller notes that protein-rich options like yogurt, tofu, and lentils, along with moderate amounts of fish or ground meat, can help meet higher protein targets needed to prevent frailty.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
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Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
There was defensive frailty and profligacy undermining their own attacking efforts.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Extreme muscle loss ultimately results in frailty.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
For older adults, especially those with lower appetites, Dai-Keller notes that protein-rich options like yogurt, tofu, and lentils, along with moderate amounts of fish or ground meat, can help meet higher protein targets needed to prevent frailty.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frailty
Noun
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The shortage exposed a structural weakness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump has defended his economic record, referring to concerns over affordability as a hoax and blaming weakness in the economy on Democrats.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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To avoid exhaustion or resentment, protect that space to recharge.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Heat leads to dehydration, exhaustion and overall inhospitable conditions.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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And second, airing poor behavior within a community can normalize it so that others feel less compunction about their own sins.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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When hair endures damage from styling treatments, color, or heat, the hair’s keratin composition can be compromised, leading to feebleness and a greater risk of breakage.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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When problems come up at school — like the program turning Oakley down for speech therapy, or someone taking her headphones away — Harris doesn’t see that as any one person’s fault, but rather as proof of problems in an entire system.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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What happened was not your cousin’s fault; the fault lies with her grandstanding brother.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Form Insoles combine mechanical arch support with a neuro-stimulating texture, which is proven to reduce foot fatigue and arch pain by increasing overall foot awareness and foot posture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the real flex is chartering your own flight—avoiding check-in-desk fatigue, security lines, and concern about overweight luggage altogether.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the most common explanations for this (and for the University City restaurant scene’s shortcomings in general) has to do with how dining districts tend to develop in the first place.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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The damage to the frigate brought US minesweeping shortcomings to the forefront again.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Frailty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frailty. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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