adjective
- physically weak or delicate
- easily broken or damaged
- morally or emotionally weak
noun
- a basket made of rushes or thin wood strips
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The frail elderly woman needed help walking up the stairs.
- His frail health prevented him from playing sports.
- The frail wooden bridge couldn’t support much weight.
- She felt emotionally frail after the difficult breakup.
- The antique chair was too frail to sit on safely.
- Despite his frail appearance, he had a strong spirit.