Antonyms for infirmity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-fur-mi-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈfɜr mɪ ti

Definition of infirmity

Origin : late 14c., "disease, sickness; lack of capability, weakness," from Latin infirmitatem (nominative infirmitas) "want of strength, weakness, feebleness," noun of quality from infirmus (see infirm). Cf. Middle French infirmité, Old French enfermete.

noun weakness, sickness

Example sentences :

Your parents are now declining fast under the weight of years and infirmity.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

I have dropped off every physical burden and infirmity I had, and I am in the pink of condition.
Extract from : « The Old Game » by Samuel G. Blythe

Discontent is the want of self-reliance: it is infirmity of will.
Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Princess was not sure of “infirmity,” but it sounded well.
Extract from : « The Very Small Person » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

To tell her of all this, though he must needs do it for her safety, was like reproaching her with her infirmity.
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

His step, once quick and sure, despite his infirmity, was now less certain.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

Yet that is the infirmity of the seneschals, who do not know their sovereign when he appears.
Extract from : « Essays, Second Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

He viewed with a comfortable tolerance this infirmity of theirs.
Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic

Excuse my infirmity, but there are some feelings that one never can throw off.
Extract from : « The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals » by Ann S. Stephens

Just pretend not to notice, as he would pretend not to notice any infirmity or vanity of yours.
Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes

Synonyms for infirmity

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