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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
As the theatrics and satirical story heats up under the sun in Thailand, we are invited into their lives which show the frailty of the human condition.
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The conditions that typically require long-term care include Alzheimer’s or dementia, advanced osteoporosis, fractures resulting from severe falls, or simple frailty of old age.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The spotlight on Watkins has intensified due to Villa’s defensive frailties.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The neck epitomizes the dual nature of the human condition, the ways in which beauty and frailty are often entwined, two sides of the same coin in our biology, in our relationships – and, yes, even in ceramic vases.
—Kent Dunlap, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The conditions that typically require long-term care include Alzheimer’s or dementia, advanced osteoporosis, fractures resulting from severe falls, or simple frailty of old age.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The spotlight on Watkins has intensified due to Villa’s defensive frailties.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The neck epitomizes the dual nature of the human condition, the ways in which beauty and frailty are often entwined, two sides of the same coin in our biology, in our relationships – and, yes, even in ceramic vases.
—Kent Dunlap, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frailty
Noun
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However, economists say trade deficits aren’t a sign of national weakness.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The visualisations below make clear how Arsenal can attack Madrid’s areas of weakness.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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In that moment of grief and exhaustion, something shifted.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Breast cancer survivor Julie Swallow, 56, initially chalked up her exhaustion to being overworked.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Landing in the bottom are Henry (for the sin of a spongy scallion pancake), Paula (for texture issues), and Bailey (for the aforementioned Pile of Stuff).—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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But the occasional poach is perhaps no great sin, more akin to driving over the speed limit than, say, starting a forest fire.—
Mark Sundeen,
Outside Online,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Turns out that falling for that $5 water bottle really is my fault.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rice’s sale helped fund those moves and the scrutiny on West Ham’s recruitment since is not his fault; his legacy was leaving the club in a healthy position to sustain their finances.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Regardless, that doesn’t stop many doctors, fitness professionals, and physical therapists from recommending Epsom salts in the treatment of muscle pain and fatigue.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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In an age of AI-everything and endless app fatigue, brands that win are the ones that make things feel effortless.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kylian Mbappe has been isolated since the turn of the year, and too little is being said about the shortcomings in attack.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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However, the Highway Performance Monitoring System also has several shortcomings that require further examination.—
Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Frailty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frailty. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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