Top synonyms for “frail”: delicate, fallible, fragile, imperfect, weak, breakable, debile, decrepit, and 8 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
- (noun)the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
- (adjective)easily broken or damaged or destroyed“a kite too delicate to fly safely”
- (adjective)wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings“I'm only a fallible human”
- (adjective)physically weak“an invalid's frail body”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "frail"?
Common synonyms for "frail" include delicate, fallible, fragile, imperfect, weak, breakable. Our thesaurus lists 16 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "frail"?
Antonyms for "frail" include robust. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "frail" mean?
a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
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