infirm (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɜːm/

Definition

Not physically strong or healthy, especially because of old age or illness.

Examples

• The charity provides care for infirm elderly people.

• He became increasingly infirm in his final years.

• She was too infirm to leave her bed.

How to Use infirm

infirm of purpose (idiom)

Lacking determination or resolve; easily influenced. — "He was too infirm of purpose to stick to his diet."

Synonyms of infirm

Words with a similar meaning to infirm:

• weak
• frail
• feeble
• decrepit

Antonyms of infirm

Words with the opposite meaning to infirm:

• strong
• healthy
• robust

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