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frailty
[ freyl-tee, frey-uhl- ]
noun
- the quality or state of being frail.
Synonyms: ,
- moral weakness; liability to yield to temptation.
- a fault resulting from moral weakness:
frailties of the human flesh.
Synonyms: ,
frailty
/ ˈڰɪɪ /
noun
- physical or moral weakness
- often plural a fault symptomatic of moral weakness
Other Word Forms
- v·ڰt noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, said the Pope had been "showing immense courage and serenity in the face of frailty and suffering".
Despite their ongoing trauma, frailty and grief, a number of ex-hostages have felt compelled to give their harrowing testimony on stage at demonstrations, in long TV interviews or in meetings overseas with world leaders.
For example, in the north of the city, there might be a focus on helping with frailty to support the older, more affluent population demographic.
Yet they have managed just four victories in 12 games since, with a number of frailties, particularly in defence, exposed.
"I feel in my heart the 'blessing' that is hidden within frailty, because it is precisely in these moments that we learn even more to trust in the Lord," he wrote.
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