Antonyms for in firm


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-furm
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈfɜrm


Definition of in firm

Origin :
  • late 14c., "weak, unsound" (of things), from Latin infirmus "weak, frail, feeble" (figuratively "superstitious, pusillanimous, inconstant"), from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + firmus (see firm (adj.)). Of persons, "not strong, unhealthy," first recorded c.1600. As a noun from 1711.
  • As in incapacitated : adj disabled
  • As in indisposed : adj not well
  • As in infirm : adj sick, weak
  • As in insubstantial : adj weak, imaginary
  • As in invalid : adj sickly
  • As in irresolute : adj indecisive
  • As in languid : adj drooping, dull, listless
  • As in limp : adj not stiff; weak
  • As in old : adj advanced in age
  • As in poor : adj weak, unfertile
  • As in powerless : adj weak; unable
  • As in puny : adj small, insignificant
  • As in rickety : adj unsound, broken-down
  • As in senile : adj failing in physical and mental capabilities due to old age
  • As in shaky : adj trembling
  • As in sick : adj not healthy, not feeling well
  • As in sickly : adj not healthy
  • As in slack : adj loose, baggy; inactive
  • As in bedridden : adj sick in bed
  • As in unhealthy : adj sick
  • As in unsound : adj not well; flimsy
  • As in unwell : adj sick
  • As in weak : adj not strong
  • As in weak : adj cowardly
  • As in broken-down : adj dilapidated
  • As in laid-up : adj sick
  • As in languorous : adj languid
  • As in lymphatic : adj languid
  • As in tottering : adj insecure
  • As in tottery : adj insecure
  • As in decrepit : adj deteriorated, debilitated, especially as a result of age
  • As in delicate : adj sickly
  • As in disabled : adj incapacitated
  • As in diseased : adj unhealthy
  • As in doddering : adj aged, feeble
  • As in feeble : adj not strong; ineffective
  • As in flimsy : adj not strong; light, thin
  • As in fragile : adj breakable, dainty
  • As in frail : adj breakable, weak
  • As in anemic : adj weak and pale
  • As in helpless : adj incapable, incompetent; vulnerable
  • As in ill : adj sick
  • As in impotent : adj disabled; unable to perform action

Synonyms for in firm

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