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infirm

adjective

Lacking firmness of will or character or purpose

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Word length
6
Starts with
I
Ends with
M
Contains
NF
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

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adjective

  1. Lacking firmness of will or character or purpose

    “{'source': 'Shakespeare', 'text': 'Infirm of purpose! / Give me the daggers.'}”

adjective

  1. Lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

    “A feeble old woman”

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Example Sentences

{'source': 'Shakespeare', 'text': 'Infirm of purpose! / Give me the daggers.'}
A feeble old woman
Her body looked sapless

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