What does infirm mean?
Infirm means Weak or ill, not in good health..
Infirm
/ɪnˈfɜːm/ · adjective
Meaning
Weak or ill, not in good health..
Definitions by Sense
- Weak or ill, not in good health.
- Irresolute; weak of mind or will.
- Frail; unstable; insecure.
- To contradict, to provide proof that something is not.
Example Sentences
He was infirm of body but still keen of mind, and though it looked like he couldn't walk across the room, he crushed me in debate.
[…] Here I stand your slave, A poor, infirm, weak, and despis’d old man.
There will be special drop-off points at all polling stations for vehicles conveying voters who are sick, infirm, or disabled.
Infirm of purpose! Give me the daggers: […]
[…] vehement passion does not always indicate an infirm judgment.
He who fixes upon false Principles, treads upon Infirm ground, and so sinks […]
The thought is that you see an episode of observation, experiment, or reasoning as confirming or infirming a hypothesis depending on whether the probability of it being correct increases or decreases during the episode.
Synonyms for infirm
Antonyms for infirm
Related Words
Word Forms
- infirmer
- infirmest
- infirms
- infirming
- infirmed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for infirm?
Common synonyms include crank, ill, sick, unwell.
What is the opposite of infirm?
Possible antonyms include confirm.
How do you use infirm in a sentence?
He was infirm of body but still keen of mind, and though it looked like he couldn't walk across the room, he crushed me in debate.
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