Dotage

usgb/ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/
noun

The period of life when a person is old and weak, or the quality of being old and weak.

Her grandmother is in her dotage and requires constant care.
Visual representation of "dotage" - The period of life when a person is old and weak, or the quality of being old and weak

Often appears as...

  • in her dotage
  • in his dotage
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Archaic Usage

The term 'dotage' is not commonly used in modern language and may sound outdated.

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You sound like a character from an old novel speaking of dotage.
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Negative Connotation

'Dotage' often implies a negative view of elderly weakness, so use it with sensitivity.

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Describing someone as in their dotage can be considered disrespectful.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Different cultures view aging differently; 'dotage' may have various interpretations.

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In some cultures, the concept of dotage as weakness is not recognized.
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