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adjective
- 1. not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness: "those who were old or infirm"
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INFIRM definition: 1. ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age: 2. people who…. Learn more.
INFIRM meaning: 1. ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age: 2. people who…. Learn more.
The meaning of INFIRM is of poor or deteriorated vitality; especially : feeble from age. How to use infirm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Infirm.
Infirm definition: feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.. See examples of INFIRM used in a sentence.
adjective. A person who is infirm is weak or ill, and usually old. [formal] ...her aging, infirm husband. Synonyms: frail, weak, feeble, failing More Synonyms of infirm. The infirm are people who are infirm. We are here to protect and assist the weak and infirm. infirmity (ɪnfɜːʳmɪti ) Word forms: infirmities variable noun.
To be infirm is to be physically weak. If your great grandmother can't get around without a walker or a wheelchair, you might describe her as infirm.
adj. 1. Weak in body or mind, especially from old age or disease. See Synonyms at weak. 2. Not strong or stable; shaky: an infirm foundation. 3. Archaic Lacking firmness of will, character, or purpose; irresolute.
infirm / ɪnˈfɜːm / adj. weak in health or body, esp from old age (as collective noun; preceded by the): the infirm; lacking moral certainty; indecisive or irresolute; not stable, sound, or secure: an infirm structure, an infirm claim (of a law, custom, etc) lacking legal force; invalid; inˈfirmly adv inˈfirmness n
Definition of infirm adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
infirm definition: weak or sick, especially because of being old. Learn more.
