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- Dictionaryinfirm/ɪnˈfəːm/
adjective
- 1. not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness: "those who were old or infirm"
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INFIRM definition: 1. ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age: 2. people who…. Learn more.
The meaning of INFIRM is of poor or deteriorated vitality; especially : feeble from age. How to use infirm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Infirm.
Infirm definition: feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.. See examples of INFIRM used in a sentence.
INFIRM meaning: 1. ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age: 2. people who…. Learn more.
The adjective infirm is most often used to talk about elderly people whose bodies don't work as well as they used to — there's an implication of old age in the word. You could also describe an infirm person as decrepit or feeble .
adj. 1. Weak in body or mind, especially from old age or disease. See Synonyms at weak. 2. Not strong or stable; shaky: an infirm foundation. 3. Archaic Lacking firmness of will, character, or purpose; irresolute.
Definition of infirm adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
