infirm

adjective

in·firm in-ˈfərm How to pronounce infirm (audio)

: of poor or deteriorated vitality

especially : feeble from age

: weak of mind, will, or character : irresolute, vacillating

: not solid or stable : insecure

infirmly adverb

Example Sentences

The clinic provides free care for elderly and infirm people who lack health insurance. the elderly and infirm have to be especially careful during the winter months

Recent Examples on the Web My research suggests that the pudding spread to lots of places in Ireland—in part, perhaps, thanks to its blandness, many viewed it as suitable fare for the ill and infirm.

Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 These laws help voters who are disabled or infirm, live in spread-out rural areas or reside on tribal lands with limited access to polling places or ballot drop boxes.

Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 17 June 2012 These include 83 beds at the former Sockeye Inn for seniors and the medically infirm, 130 rooms at the former GuestHouse for workforce supportive housing, and 80 similar rooms at the Aviator Hotel.

Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2022 Volunteers and Ukrainian soldiers were collecting people — especially the elderly and infirm — and arranging transportation to Kramatorsk and, farther west, to the rail hub of Dnipro.

Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2022 Directed by Petra Volpe, the film follows a man serving a life sentence who takes an in-prison job caring for aging and infirm prisoners suffering from memory loss diseases.

Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 May 2022 The feature portrays a man serving a life sentence who takes an in-prison job caring for aging and infirm prisoners suffering from memory loss diseases.

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 May 2022 Returning to the workplace presents special challenges for people caring for aging or infirm family members.

Clare Ansberry, WSJ, 14 Apr. 2022 The infirm 66-year-old Hale died, unrepentant, in jail before serving out a 14-year sentence.

Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

infirm

adjective

as in weak

lacking bodily strength the elderly and infirm have to be especially careful during the winter months

Synonyms & Similar Words

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weak
frail
weakened
feeble
disabled
debilitated
enfeebled
tired
incapacitated
exhausted
faint
injured
paralyzed
vulnerable
asthenic
softened
prostrated
languid
effete
prostrate
wimpy
enervated
soft
tender
sapped
weary
unsubstantial
slight
wasted
delicate
low
fragile
decrepit
wimpish
down-and-out
invalid
challenged
impaired
drained
powerless
impotent
unsteady
damaged
lame
hurt
dizzy
susceptible
groggy
breakable
flimsy
broken-down
harmed
woozy
rocky
unsound
flagging
worn-out
resistless
yielding
unresistant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

powerful
strong
stout
mighty
virile
muscular
rugged
athletic
stalwart
hardy
sinewy
sturdy
beefy
brawny
fit
robust
husky
hard
tough
lusty
energetic
strapping
hardened
vigorous
able-bodied
strengthened
fortified
healthy
competent
vitalized
capable
sound
toughened
hale
energized
inured
recovering
invigorated
convalescing
red-blooded
recuperating

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of infirm are decrepit, feeble, fragile, frail, and weak. While all these words mean "not strong enough to endure strain, pressure, or strenuous effort," infirm suggests instability, unsoundness, and insecurity due to old age or crippling illness.

infirm residents requiring constant care

While the synonyms decrepit and infirm are close in meaning, decrepit implies being worn-out or broken-down from long use or old age.

the dowager's decrepit retainers

Although the words feeble and infirm have much in common, feeble suggests extreme weakness inviting pity or contempt.

a feeble attempt to walk

The synonyms fragile and infirm are sometimes interchangeable, but fragile suggests frailty and brittleness unable to resist rough usage.

a reclusive poet too fragile for the rigors of this world

The words frail and infirm are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, frail implies delicacy and slightness of constitution or structure.

a frail teenager unable to enjoy sports

The meanings of weak and infirm largely overlap; however, weak applies to deficiency or inferiority in strength or power of any sort.

felt weak after the surgery

单词	infirm
释义	infirm adjective in·firm in-ˈfərm 1 : of poor or deteriorated vitality especially : feeble from age 2 : weak of mind, will, or character : irresolute, vacillating 3 : not solid or stable : insecure infirmly adverb Synonyms asthenic debilitated delicate down-and-out effete enervated enfeebled faint feeble frail languid low prostrate prostrated sapped slight soft softened tender unsubstantial wasted weak weakened wimpish wimpy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The clinic provides free care for elderly and infirm people who lack health insurance. the elderly and infirm have to be especially careful during the winter months Recent Examples on the Web My research suggests that the pudding spread to lots of places in Ireland—in part, perhaps, thanks to its blandness, many viewed it as suitable fare for the ill and infirm. Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 These laws help voters who are disabled or infirm, live in spread-out rural areas or reside on tribal lands with limited access to polling places or ballot drop boxes. Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 17 June 2012 These include 83 beds at the former Sockeye Inn for seniors and the medically infirm, 130 rooms at the former GuestHouse for workforce supportive housing, and 80 similar rooms at the Aviator Hotel. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2022 Volunteers and Ukrainian soldiers were collecting people — especially the elderly and infirm — and arranging transportation to Kramatorsk and, farther west, to the rail hub of Dnipro. Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2022 Directed by Petra Volpe, the film follows a man serving a life sentence who takes an in-prison job caring for aging and infirm prisoners suffering from memory loss diseases. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 May 2022 The feature portrays a man serving a life sentence who takes an in-prison job caring for aging and infirm prisoners suffering from memory loss diseases. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 May 2022 Returning to the workplace presents special challenges for people caring for aging or infirm family members. Clare Ansberry, WSJ, 14 Apr. 2022 The infirm 66-year-old Hale died, unrepentant, in jail before serving out a 14-year sentence. Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin infirmus, from in- + firmus firm First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing infirm the infirm the infirm Kids Definition infirm adjective in·firm in-ˈfərm : weak or frail in body Medical Definition infirm adjective in·firm in-ˈfərm : of poor or deteriorated vitality especially : feeble from age infirm adjective as in weak lacking bodily strength the elderly and infirm have to be especially careful during the winter months Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance weak frail weakened feeble disabled debilitated enfeebled tired incapacitated exhausted faint injured paralyzed vulnerable asthenic softened prostrated languid effete prostrate wimpy enervated soft tender sapped weary unsubstantial slight wasted delicate low fragile decrepit wimpish down-and-out invalid challenged impaired drained powerless impotent unsteady damaged lame hurt dizzy susceptible groggy breakable flimsy broken-down harmed woozy rocky unsound flagging worn-out resistless yielding unresistant Antonyms & Near Antonyms powerful strong stout mighty virile muscular rugged athletic stalwart hardy sinewy sturdy beefy brawny fit robust husky hard tough lusty energetic strapping hardened vigorous able-bodied strengthened fortified healthy competent vitalized capable sound toughened hale energized inured recovering invigorated convalescing red-blooded recuperating See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of infirm are decrepit, feeble, fragile, frail, and weak. While all these words mean "not strong enough to endure strain, pressure, or strenuous effort," infirm suggests instability, unsoundness, and insecurity due to old age or crippling illness. infirm residents requiring constant care While the synonyms decrepit and infirm are close in meaning, decrepit implies being worn-out or broken-down from long use or old age. the dowager's decrepit retainers Although the words feeble and infirm have much in common, feeble suggests extreme weakness inviting pity or contempt. a feeble attempt to walk The synonyms fragile and infirm are sometimes interchangeable, but fragile suggests frailty and brittleness unable to resist rough usage. a reclusive poet too fragile for the rigors of this world The words frail and infirm are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, frail implies delicacy and slightness of constitution or structure. a frail teenager unable to enjoy sports The meanings of weak and infirm largely overlap; however, weak applies to deficiency or inferiority in strength or power of any sort. felt weak after the surgery
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