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Definitions

infirm

[in-furm] / ɪnˈfɜrm /
ADJECTIVE
sick, weak
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ailing anemic decrepit feeble frail ill insecure unstable
WEAK
anile debilitated delicate enfeebled failing faint faltering flimsy fragile halting irresolute laid low lame sensile shaky unsound unsubstantial vacillating wavering wobbly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
healthy sound strong
WEAK
firm hearty robust

Example Sentences

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In early scenes, he has a small curved line denoting a chubby chin, which changes over time to straight lines on each cheek, narrowing his face when he is old and infirm.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The MoD has previously vowed to speed up the awards process after it was criticised for handling applications too slowly, particularly for elderly and infirm veterans.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

And the death of his elderly, infirm father, King Salman, could soon bring succession issues to the fore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Staples literally got the sick and infirm to stand up.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2025

Walter sat in a common room with older, heavily medicated people watching TV It was jarring to see him sitting in a hospital gown among people so compromised and infirm.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.