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Frailness: meaning, definitions and examples

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frailness

 

[ หˆfreษชlnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical weakness

Frailness is the state of being weak, delicate, or fragile. It is often associated with a lack of strength or robustness in a person's physical condition.

Synonyms

delicacy, fragility, weakness

Examples of usage

  • Her frailness prevented her from lifting heavy objects.
  • The frailness of the old man made it difficult for him to walk long distances.
  • The frailness of the flower petals made them susceptible to damage.
  • The doctor was concerned about the frailness of the patient's health.
  • The frailness of the bridge was evident in the creaking sounds it made.

Translations

Translations of the word "frailness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fragilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคœเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gebrechlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegoyahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะพะปั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…tล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่™šๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fragilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fragilidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zayฤฑflฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุนู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ehkost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krehkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„†ๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krhkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veikleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะปัั–ะทะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™iflik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fragilidad

Etymology

The word 'frailness' originated from the Middle English word 'freyle', which meant weak or delicate. Over time, it evolved to become 'frailness' in modern English. The concept of frailness has been explored in literature and philosophy, often symbolizing the vulnerability and impermanence of human existence.

See also: frail, frailty.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,290, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.