infirm

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
  2. adjective lacking firmness of will or character or purpose; - Shakespeare

Etymology

* The noun is from Middle English infirme, from Latin infirmus (“weak, feeble”). * The verb is from Latin īnfirmāre.

In classic literature

Synonyms

decrepit, debile, feeble, rickety, sapless, weak, weakly

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