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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
Neurological conditions and other conditions — such as diabetes, frailty, autoimmune issues and chronic pain — were the most commonly cited underlying medical conditions.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
Robbed of its former range and projection, Simon’s once-flexible instrument displayed wear, thinness and frailty.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The man machine is not fully human, stripped of frailty, emotion, decay.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
There are also growing concerns about loss of muscle and bone mass and the potential to accelerate frailty and functional decline.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
Robbed of its former range and projection, Simon’s once-flexible instrument displayed wear, thinness and frailty.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The man machine is not fully human, stripped of frailty, emotion, decay.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
There are also growing concerns about loss of muscle and bone mass and the potential to accelerate frailty and functional decline.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frailty
Noun
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Surround yourself with people whose strengths complement your weaknesses.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The head coach may opt to change Fernandes’ midfield partner based on the strengths/weaknesses of opponents.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Noun
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This matter of loss exhaustion brings me to the first caveat about fancified indexing.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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For Baser, this past year has been a learning experience, a chance to reacquaint herself with her inner child in the midst of exhaustion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Plated with vegan sour cream or traditional Icelandic skyr and a pile of pickled veggies, their rotating flavors include options like daal, chile sin carne and smoked tofu (3,200 ISK for 10).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Promoting something that God defines as sin is in itself sin.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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This applies even if the overpayment wasn’t your fault.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The mayor was not immediately available to elaborate on whose fault that was.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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In 2025, personal touch and human logic are vital for combating the fatigue often associated with a lack of genuine connection.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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On Tuesday, May 6, Thurston posted on her Instagram Stories, opening up about hot flashes, fatigue and more.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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At the same time, the broader AI industry is also grappling with how to address important shortcomings and privacy concerns around the technology.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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But in spite of these successes, Einstein’s theory also has shortcomings.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
16 July 2025
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“Frailty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frailty. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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