NYT Dictionary

INFIRM

/ɪnˈfɜɹm/
AdjectiveVerbin-FIRMin-firm · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Weak or ill, not in good health.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

* The noun is from Middle English infirme, from Latin infirmus (“weak, feeble”). * The verb is from Latin īnfirmāre, from īnfirmus (“sick, weak, infirm”) + -ō.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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