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frailty

[freyl-tee, frey-uhl-] / ˈfreɪl ti, ˈfreɪ əl- /
NOUN
weakness, flaw
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defect deficiency failing fallibility foible imperfection infirmity shortcoming
STRONG
blemish daintiness debility decrepitude delicacy error fault feebleness flimsiness foil peccadillo solecism
WEAK
Achilles heel peccability suscept weak point
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage perfection strength strong point
STRONG
ability health soundness
WEAK
firmness

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Long-lasting, low-grade inflammation is known to contribute to many conditions associated with aging, including heart disease, frailty, and cognitive decline.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Older adults still require adequate protein, vitamin B12, calcium and vitamin D - especially to preserve muscle mass and prevent frailty.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Like Donne, we can mine wisdom from the frailty of our mortal bodies—but be grateful that when the bell tolls for thee, plague, smallpox and typhus won’t be to blame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Frail patients are streamed directly to specialist areas, including a frailty unit, or supported in the community to avoid long hospital stays.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Basta seemed to enjoy her frailty; a smile played around his mouth until the Magpie looked at him, wiping it away with a single icy glance.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke