fragile
/ˈfrædʒəl/
adjective
- Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; not strong or sturdy.
- The fragile ecosystem of the coral reef is threatened by pollution.
- Be careful with that vase; it's very fragile.
- She packed the fragile ornaments in bubble wrap for the move.
- Delicate in health or physical condition; weak or vulnerable.
- After her illness, she felt fragile and needed plenty of rest.
- The newborn baby looked so fragile in her mother's arms.
- The elderly man's fragile bones broke easily from a simple fall.
- Easily upset or damaged emotionally; not resilient.
- The team's fragile confidence shattered after the loss.
- Try not to criticize her too harshly; she's feeling fragile today.
- He was in a fragile emotional state after the breakup.
- Tenuous or easily disrupted; not stable or secure.
- Their fragile alliance fell apart over a minor disagreement.
- The fragile peace between the two countries lasted only a few months.
- The economy remains fragile despite recent improvements.