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infirmity Synonyms

Another word for infirmity

Choosing another word for infirmity depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Physical or mental weakness, feebleness, or frailty, especially as a result of advanced age or prolonged illness.

Usage Example

"Despite the growing frailty of his later years, the retired professor continued to write and publish essays."

Strongest
frailty
feebleness
debility
weakness
Strong
decrepitude
ailment
malady
affliction

• noun (Context 2)

A moral failing, defect of character, or legal flaw that diminishes validity or resolve.

Usage Example

"The appellate court overturned the lower ruling after identifying a constitutional defect in the statute."

Strong
defect
flaw
failing
foible
shortcoming
imperfection

Opposites of infirmity

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

strength
vigor
robustness
virtue
vitality
health
resolve
fortitude
See all opposites of infirmity

• Nearby Words

infinity
infirm
infirmary
infirmity
infirmly
inflame
inflamed

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