Definitions

frail

[freyl] / freɪl /

ADJECTIVE

breakable, weak

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decrepit feeble fragile infirm sickly slender slim thin vulnerable

STRONG

brittle dainty epicene flimsy slight tender

WEAK

delicate fishy fracturable frangible insubstantial puny sad shatterable shattery tenuous unsound unsubstantial wimpy wishy-washy wispy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fat firm healthy hearty solid sound strong

STRONG

heavy rough thick tough

WEAK

unbreakable

Example Sentences

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The recent cold weather had also had an impact on services, with more frail patients needing to be admitted to hospital, it added.

From BBC

"But we know the longer you spend in hospital the more patients are at risk of getting frailer, losing strength and needing more care."

From BBC

The frail Jones expressed regret for his past and Lee decided to believe his repentance was sincere.

From BBC

In this research, frail mice aged 25 months, which is roughly equivalent to 75 human years, received regular OT+A5i treatment.

From Science Daily

The girl in front of me is young … not like the old, frail woman I remember.

From Literature