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frailty Synonyms

Another word for frailty

Choosing another word for frailty depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The condition of being physically weak, delicate, or easily damaged, especially due to advanced age or illness.

Usage Example

"Despite his growing physical frailness, the retired professor continued to attend university lectures every week."

Strongest
frailness
infirmity
feebleness
weakness
fragility
Strong
delicacy
debility
decrepitude

• noun (Context 2)

Weakness in character or morals; a fault, flaw, or susceptibility to temptation.

Usage Example

"The novel explores the complexities of human foible and the capacity for forgiveness."

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foible
shortcoming
failing
Strong
weakness
fallibility
flaw
imperfection
defect
vulnerability

Opposites of frailty

The opposite of frailty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

strength
robustness
virtue
vigor
rectitude
sturdiness
hardiness
integrity
See all opposites of frailty

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frailty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frailty
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