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infirm

1 of 1adjective
/ɪnˈfɝm/
Forms:more infirm,most infirm
1

lacking in strength, often due to age or illness

  • The infirm elderly man needed assistance walking up the stairs.
  • Mary's infirm grandmother required a walker to move around the house safely.
  • Tim's infirm condition prevented him from lifting heavy objects or performing strenuous activities.
  • Sarah's infirm dog struggled to climb stairs and needed help getting into the car.
  • Jack's infirm health made him susceptible to colds and infections during the winter months.
2

lacking firmness of will or character or purpose