Definitions and Examples of sickly, unhealthy, frail
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Easily getting sick or suffering from frequent illnesses.
Example
She was always sickly as a child and had to take many days off from school.
Not in good physical or mental condition; likely to cause harm or disease.
Example
He had an unhealthy lifestyle, eating junk food and not exercising regularly.
Physically weak and delicate; easily broken or damaged.
Example
After the surgery, he felt frail and needed help to walk.
Key Differences: sickly vs unhealthy vs frail
- 1Sickly describes a person who is prone to illness or frequently gets sick.
- 2Unhealthy describes a person who is not in good physical or mental condition and is likely to cause harm or disease.
- 3Frail describes a person who is physically weak and delicate and may be easily broken or damaged.
Effective Usage of sickly, unhealthy, frail
- 1Health Conversations: Use these antonyms to describe someone's physical condition.
- 2Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in narratives to create vivid descriptions of characters.
- 3Vocabulary Building: Learn and practice using these antonyms to improve your vocabulary.
Remember this!
The antonyms of hale describe a person's physical condition that is opposite to being healthy, robust, and strong. Sickly describes a person who is prone to illness, unhealthy describes a person who is not in good physical or mental condition, and frail describes a person who is physically weak and delicate. Use these antonyms in health conversations, writing, and vocabulary building to improve your communication skills.
