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Debility

usgb/dɪˈbɪləti/Volume
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Used to describe a condition affecting one's overall energy, not just physical strength. SlideAfter the surgery, she experienced a period of debility and fatigue.
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Often implies a temporary state; the person may recover strength later. SlideThe athlete's debility after the injury was thankfully short-lived.
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Can also refer to emotional or mental fatigue, not just physical. SlideChronic stress led to a debility that affected her work.