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infirm Synonyms

Another word for infirm

Choosing another word for infirm 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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• adjective (Context 1)

Not physically or mentally strong, especially through advanced age or chronic illness.

Usage Example

"The community center provides home delivery services for elderly and frail residents."

Strongest
frail
feeble
weak
Strong
debilitated
decrepit
ailing
sickly
fragile
enfeebled

• adjective (Context 2)

Irresolute, weak, or wavering in purpose, judgment, or legal validity.

Usage Example

"irresolute of purpose, the committee delayed making a final decision on the reform proposal."

Strongest
irresolute
Strong
indecisive
wavering
vacillating
unstable
faltering
unsound

Opposites of infirm

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

robust
firm
resolute
strong
steadfast
healthy
hale
vigorous
See all opposites of infirm

• Nearby Words

infinitesimally
infinitive
infinity
infirm
infirmary
infirmity
infirmly

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