Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infirm
adjective
/ɪnˈfɜːrm/
Definition
Weak or ill, especially due to age or a chronic condition.
Examples
- The infirm man required assistance to walk.
- Many infirm individuals rely on caregiver support.
- Infirmity can be a result of aging or illness.
Meaning
Infirm refers to a state of being physically weak or frail, often because of old age or long-term illness.
Synonyms
- Weak
- Feeble
- Fragile
- Delicate
