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in·fir·mi·ty
infirmity
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
fuhr
mih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
infirmities |
definition 1: |
a physical weakness, disability, or illness.
- synonyms:
- disability, illness, sickness
- similar words:
- ailment, complaint, condition, debility, disease, disorder, ill, malady, weakness
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definition 2: |
the character or condition of lacking strength or being infirm.
- synonyms:
- debilitation, weakness
- antonyms:
- health
- similar words:
- decrepitude, indisposition, malaise
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definition 3: |
a weakness or defect of morals or character.
- synonyms:
- failing, fault, flaw, frailty, weakness
- similar words:
- defect, foible, immorality, imperfection
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related words: |
fault, trouble, vice |
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