infirmity

• Nom désignant une faiblesse physique ou mentale, une maladie ou une incapacité, souvent associée à la vieillesse ou à des affections chroniques.

A noun referring to a physical or mental weakness, illness, or disability, often associated with old age or chronic conditions.

1. C1formal

   A physical weakness or ailment, especially one associated with old age.

   Infirmité (faiblesse physique)

   • Despite his infirmity, he remained cheerful.
   • The old man's infirmity prevented him from walking far.
   • She suffered from a chronic infirmity that limited her mobility.

   Synonymesafflictionailmentdebilitydecrepitudedisabilitydiseasefeeblenessfrailtysicknessweakness

   Antonymesfitnesshealthstrengthvigor

2. Moral or mental weaknessC2formal

   A weakness in character, will, or judgment.

   Faiblesse morale ou mentale

   • His moral infirmity led him to make poor decisions.
   • The leader's infirmity of purpose caused the project to fail.
   • She overcame her mental infirmity through therapy.

   Synonymesfailingflawfoiblefrailtyimperfectionshortcomingviceweakness

   Antonymesfortituderesolvestrength