infirmity
noun
a physical weakness or ailment.
infirmities
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pluralof infirmity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There is also a risk of exposing the infirmities of age to an often unsympathetic public, thanks to concert videos that circulate on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Hiding infirmities from the public is a recurring theme in American politics.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
When he studied the brochures of eight CCRCs across the country, the infirmities and dependencies of old age seemed buried.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
A standout in the seventh episode chronicles the tumbling cascade of infirmities that come with old age that start with aches that never go away.
From Salon ● Nov. 21, 2024
But if I wanted a crack at the summit, I knew that I had no choice but to ignore my infirmities and climb.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
