frailty

• Nom désignant l'état de faiblesse, de fragilité ou de vulnérabilité, souvent employé dans des contextes physiques, moraux ou émotionnels.

A noun referring to the condition of being weak, delicate, or fragile, often used in a physical, moral, or emotional context.

1. Physical weaknessB2formal

   The condition of being physically weak or delicate.

   Fragilité physique

   • The frailty of the elderly woman made it difficult for her to walk.
   • His frailty after the illness was evident to everyone.
   • The doctor noted the patient's increasing frailty.

   Synonymesdebilitydelicacyfeeblenessfragilityfrailnessinfirmityvulnerabilityweakness

   Antonymeshardinessrobustnessstrengthsturdinesstoughnessvigor

2. Moral weaknessC1formal

   A weakness in character or moral principles.

   Faiblesse morale

   • Human frailty often leads to mistakes and regrets.
   • He struggled with the frailty of his own willpower.
   • The novel explores the frailty of human nature.

   Synonymesdefectfailingfallibilityflawfoibleimperfectionshortcomingviceweakness

   Antonymesfortitudeintegritystrengthvirtue

3. Vulnerability or fragilityC1formal

   The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.

   Fragilité, vulnérabilité

   • The frailty of the ancient manuscript required careful handling.
   • The ecosystem's frailty is threatened by pollution.
   • The frailty of the peace agreement became apparent.

   Synonymesbrittlenessdelicacyfeeblenessfragilityfrailnessinfirmityvulnerabilityweakness

   Antonymeshardinessresiliencerobustnessstrengthsturdinesstoughness