
Frailty
Physical Weakness
Use to describe someone's diminished physical abilities, not just general tiredness.
The mountain climb revealed the frailty of the novice hikers.
Evoke Empathy
When describing frailty, aim to invoke a sense of compassion rather than negativity.
She showed great care for her father's frailty.
Not Always Age
Frailty can result from factors besides age, like illness or malnutrition.
The prolonged illness left him with a noticeable frailty.
Compare with
DebilityDelicacyFeeblenessFragilityInfirmitySusceptibilityVulnerableWeak
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