infirm
/ɪnˈfɜrm/
adjective
- Weak or frail, especially due to old age or illness.
- As he grew older, he became increasingly infirm and needed a cane.
- The nurse helped the infirm patient walk to the garden.
- The charity provides meals for the elderly and infirm who cannot cook for themselves.
- Not firm or strong; weak in character or purpose.
- She gave an infirm excuse that no one believed.
- His infirm resolve made it easy for others to change his mind.
- The leader's infirm decisions caused confusion among the team.