infirm

• Описывает человека, который физически слаб или немощен, часто из-за старости или болезни.

Describes someone who is physically weak or frail, often due to old age or illness.

1. Physically weakB2formal

   Lacking physical strength or vitality, often due to age or illness.

   Немощный

   • The infirm patient required constant care.
   • He became infirm after a long illness.
   • The hospital provides special services for the elderly and infirm.

   Synonymsailingdebilitateddecrepitdisabledfeeblefragilefrailsicklyweak

   Antonymshalehealthyrobuststrongsturdyvigorous

2. Weak in will or characterC1formal

   Lacking firmness of will, character, or purpose; irresolute.

   Нерешительный

   • His infirm resolve led him to abandon the project.
   • She was too infirm in her decisions to lead effectively.
   • An infirm purpose often results in failure.

   Synonymsfalteringfeebleindecisiveirresolutespinelessvacillatingwavering

   Antonymsdeterminedfirmresolutesteadfastunyielding