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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
However, in cases where frailty and falls are frequent, no single home modification can ensure their safety.
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Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
In five of their last six league games – the exception being a 2-1 defeat to Fulham – Howe’s team have now conceded first and conceded (relatively) early, a frailty that is making every match a sharp incline if not quite a mountain.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
In a briefing on Friday, two of his doctors said the pope was highly vulnerable because of his age and general frailty.
—Reuters, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
Our position is masking the defensive frailties.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
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Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
In five of their last six league games – the exception being a 2-1 defeat to Fulham – Howe’s team have now conceded first and conceded (relatively) early, a frailty that is making every match a sharp incline if not quite a mountain.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
In a briefing on Friday, two of his doctors said the pope was highly vulnerable because of his age and general frailty.
—Reuters, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
Our position is masking the defensive frailties.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 22 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 dollar strengthened after days of weakness, and oil rose back above $60, starting to climb out of a danger zone.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Overtraining can lead to mental exhaustion and burnout.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The specific exhaustion of being a mother By Olga Khazan Subscribe to Listen1.0x 0:009:47 Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (Noa) using AI narration.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This represents that a person belongs to Jesus Christ and that a person is grieving and morning for their sins.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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If a teacher required a student who believes that being gay is a sin to write an essay repudiating that belief, for example, that would be unconstitutional.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
15 Apr. 2025
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At that meeting, Yancy’s brother Darren told commissioners that the fault for the jail deaths lies with Waybourn.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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The 29-year-old was at fault for both of Lyon’s goals in Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg in France, which United drew 2-2.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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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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Arteta understandably is more risk-averse in knockout European ties, but Premier League matches sometimes need to be forcibly opened up — even at the risk of fatigue or becoming defensively compromised.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Less than three weeks after his storybook St. John’s season came to a sudden end, the Hall of Fame coach acknowledged a shortcoming that’s helped drive his roster building this spring.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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And while the firings of three coaches at the end of last season could be interpreted as a warning shot to Hyde, Elias surely knows the responsibility for the team’s current shortcomings falls more on him than his manager.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Frailty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frailty. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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