frail
adjective
having delicate health; not robust; weak.
frailer
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comparativeof frail.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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That might include frailer people and those with sight loss, limited hand movement and learning disabilities.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
That made it possible for older, frailer patients to survive with “mini-transplants.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
This previously manifested through mostly vibes-based measures: Does his voice sound a little frailer?
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2025
For the oldest, the improvements were lost entirely, and they were frailer than those of the same age living in the prior decade, experts say.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2024
He looked shrunken, both smaller and frailer than he had been when they burst in on him.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
