Frailty

usgb/ˈfreɪlti/
noun

The quality of being weak and delicate, often due to old age or sickness.

Her grandmother's frailty was evident as she struggled to walk up the stairs.
Visual representation of "frailty" - The quality of being weak and delicate, often due to old age or sickness

Often appears as...

  • physical frailty
  • old age frailty

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Physical Weakness

Use to describe someone's diminished physical abilities, not just general tiredness.

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The mountain climb revealed the frailty of the novice hikers.
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Evoke Empathy

When describing frailty, aim to invoke a sense of compassion rather than negativity.

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She showed great care for her father's frailty.
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Not Always Age

Frailty can result from factors besides age, like illness or malnutrition.

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The prolonged illness left him with a noticeable frailty.
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debilitydelicacyfeeblenessfragilityinfirmitysusceptibilityvulnerableweak
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