plural frailties
1
: the quality or state of being frail
the frailty of her health
the frailty and disability in the elderly
2
: a fault due to weakness especially of moral character
Satire … often employs irony and sarcasm to denounce the frailties and faults of mankind.—
Harry Shaw
Harry ShawExamples of frailty in a Sentence
the frailty of her voice
We can no longer be surprised by the frailties of our political leaders.
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In five of their last six league games – the exception being a 2-1 defeat to Fulham – Howe’s team have now conceded first and conceded (relatively) early, a frailty that is making every match a sharp incline if not quite a mountain.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Mandatory retirement ages for lawmakers would directly address concerns about cognitive decline and physical frailty while preserving the institutional memory and expertise that Congress desperately needs.
—Casey Burgat, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2025
Insomnia sleepers also face a 72% to 188% greater risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and frailty, according to another study coauthored by Smith.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
The Takeaways When you, the adult child first notice new frailty and difficulty with an aging parent’s balance, initiate the conversation about how to remain safe.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Mandatory retirement ages for lawmakers would directly address concerns about cognitive decline and physical frailty while preserving the institutional memory and expertise that Congress desperately needs.
—Casey Burgat, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2025
Insomnia sleepers also face a 72% to 188% greater risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and frailty, according to another study coauthored by Smith.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
The Takeaways When you, the adult child first notice new frailty and difficulty with an aging parent’s balance, initiate the conversation about how to remain safe.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frailty
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“Frailty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frailty. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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frailty
noun
frail·ty
ˈfrā(-ə)l-tē 
plural frailties
1
: the quality or state of being frail
2
: a weakness of character
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