plural frailties
1
: the quality or state of being frail
the frailty of her health
the frailty and disability in the elderly
2
: a fault due to weakness especially of moral character
Satire … often employs irony and sarcasm to denounce the frailties and faults of mankind.—
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the frailty of her voice
We can no longer be surprised by the frailties of our political leaders.
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After Truman’s landslide victory, he was photographed holding up the mistaken front page in what would become an iconic reminder of the frailty of polls and the perils of calling an election before a majority of the ballots had been counted.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Perhaps this was a timely reminder of Jesus’ frailty.
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Indeed, based on his comments Thursday, Mr. Biden seems to be somewhat oblivious to the political furor surrounding him and in denial about his frailty, personally and politically.
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Physical frailty may limit activities and cost more than expected.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Perhaps this was a timely reminder of Jesus’ frailty.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
Indeed, based on his comments Thursday, Mr. Biden seems to be somewhat oblivious to the political furor surrounding him and in denial about his frailty, personally and politically.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Physical frailty may limit activities and cost more than expected.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Frailty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frailty. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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frailty
noun
frail·ty
ˈfrā(-ə)l-tē 
plural frailties
1
: the quality or state of being frail
2
: a weakness of character
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