Frail: meaning, definitions and examples

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frail

[ freɪl ]

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health

Having delicate health; not robust; weak.

Synonyms

delicate, fragile, weak

Examples of usage

She was too frail to walk without assistance.
The elderly are more susceptible to frail health.

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appearance

Thin and delicate in a way that is not attractive or healthy.

Synonyms

emaciated, puny, skeletal

Examples of usage

Her frail body was a result of years of poor diet.
He was described as frail and sickly-looking.

Translations

Translations of the word "frail" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frágil

🇮🇳 कमज़ोर

🇩🇪 zerbrechlich

🇮🇩 rapuh

🇺🇦 крихкий

🇵🇱 kruchy

🇯🇵 脆い (もろい)

🇫🇷 fragile

🇪🇸 frágil

🇹🇷 kırılgan

🇰🇷 약한

🇸🇦 هش

🇨🇿 křehký

🇸🇰 krehký

🇨🇳 脆弱的 (cuìruò de)

🇸🇮 krhek

🇮🇸 viðkvæmur

🇰🇿 әлсіз

🇬🇪 მყიფე

🇦🇿 zəif

🇲🇽 frágil

Word origin

The word 'frail' originated from the Old French word 'frele' which meant 'liable to break or shatter'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe something delicate or weak. The term has been used in literature and art to evoke a sense of vulnerability and fragility.