adjective
infirm
in-FERM/ɪnˈfɜːrm/
Physically weak, especially from age or illness.
The infirm woman needs support to rise from her chair.
Etymology
Literally “not strong,” infirm applies the idea of lacking firmness or stability to bodily health. It describes someone whose physical strength is diminished by age or illness.
In context
to these wards, to these uh elderly and infirm people that live in Nevada that he was supposed to be caring for.
More examples
- The home provided care for infirm residents.
- She grew increasingly infirm with age.
- He remained mentally alert despite being physically infirm.
Forms
infirm · more infirm · most infirm
infirmity noun — physical weakness or illness