frail

/fɹˈe‍ɪl/

/ˈfɹeɪɫ/

[adjective] [noun]

frail

[ADJECTIVE]

characterized by having a weak physical state or delicate health

antonyms : robust

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

synonyms : delicate

fragile

wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

synonyms : fallible

imperfect

weak

Frail

[NOUN]

a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)

the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds

Examples

1. Laura's drastic weight loss has left her looking frail and skinny as a stick, raising concerns among her loved ones.

2. My grandmother always warned me not to have a child in May, as she believed they would be frail and delicate - she used to say May chickens come cheeping.

3. My bones are frail.

4. She's frail.

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