Meaning & Definition of word "Frail"

Frail

/freɪl/

1. Weak and delicate; easily broken or damaged.
- Example: The frail old man struggled to walk without assistance.
2. Not strong or substantial; lacking in vigor or strength.
- Example: The frail structure of the building raised concerns about safety.
3. Morally or emotionally weak.
- Example: Despite his frail arguments, she continued to listen.

Middle English frail, fraile, from Old French frail, fraile, from Latin fragilis meaning 'easily broken'

frail health:

A state of being physically weak or in poor health.

frail and fragile:

Describing something that is both weak and easily broken.

frail as a flower:

A metaphor comparing someone to a flower, implying delicate beauty and weakness.

fragility:

The quality of being fragile; the state of being easily broken or damaged.

breakable:

Capable of being broken; easily damaged.

delicacy:

The quality of being delicate; requires careful handling.

Meaning: Someone who lacks toughness or durability, especially in a competition.

Example Sentence: He can't handle the tough training; he's too frail for this sport.

Meaning: A term used to describe a weak argument or point.

Example Sentence: That reasoning is too frail to convince anyone.