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| frail [ frayl ] (comparative frail·er, superlative frail·est) |
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1. physically weak: in a physically weakened state and vulnerable to injury
  a frail elderly relative
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2. easy to break or damage: made of weak or delicate materials and easy to break or damage
It didn't look as if such a frail chair would support her weight.
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3. not secure: lacking any secure foundation in fact or reality and unlikely to be realized or be successful
frail hopes of success
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4. morally weak: easily tempted and persuaded to do something morally bad or wrong
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| [14th century. Via Old French fraile< Latin fragilis (see fragile)] |
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| frail·ly adverb |
| frail·ness noun |
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