seem frail

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Used to suggest that someone gives the impression of being weak.

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At first glance, the patient can seem frail, but she's recovering well.
Without his cane, the actor might seem frail on screen.
After a long illness, they still seem frail to their relatives.
In winter, some elderly neighbors often seem frail when walking on ice.
He doesn't seem frail in spirit, only in body.
To outsiders, the community may seem frail, yet it is resilient.
Following surgery, patients sometimes seem frail for weeks.
Under harsh lighting, she can seem frail and tired.
Even champions occasionally seem frail after a defeat.
On bad days, his hands seem frail as he tries to write.