HyperDic: infirm

English > 2 senses of the word infirm:
ADJECTIVEallinfirm, decrepit, debile, feeble, rickety, sapless, weak, weaklylacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
allinfirmlacking firmness of will or character or purpose
infirm > pronunciation
Soundsihnfer'm
Rhymesaffirm ... worm: 26 rhymes with erm...
English > infirm: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaninglacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality.
Synonymsdecrepit, debile, feeble, rickety, sapless, weak, weakly
Broaderfrailphysically weak
Spanishdébil, decrépito, enfermizo
Catalandèbil, decrèpit, feble, malaltís
Nounsinfirmitythe state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
English > infirm: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaninglacking firmness of will or character or purpose.
Example"infirm of purpose
Broaderirresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed
Spanishindeciso, vacilante

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