Fragile: meaning, definitions and examples

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fragile

 

[ หˆfrรฆdส’aษชl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

handle with care

easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicate

Synonyms

brittle, delicate, frail.

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Word Description / Examples
fragile

Used to describe something that can easily be broken or damaged, often used for items made of glass, ceramics, or thin material.

  • Handle the vase carefully; it is very fragile.
  • The antique clock is fragile and needs to be shipped with care.
delicate

Refers to something that is both fragile in terms of physical strength and exquisite or fine in nature, often used for intricate items, fine fabric, or sensitive situations.

  • The lace on the wedding dress was incredibly delicate.
  • We need to handle this negotiation with delicate care.
brittle

Describes something that is hard but can easily break or shatter into small pieces, often used for materials like candy, bone, or dry wood. Typically carries a slightly negative connotation.

  • The old bones were brittle and broke with little pressure.
  • She bit into the brittle candy, which snapped easily.
frail

Commonly used to describe people or living beings, particularly the elderly or those in poor health who are weak and easily injured. Carries a somewhat negative connotation.

  • The elderly woman appeared frail and needed assistance walking.
  • His health was frail after the long illness.

Examples of usage

  • The fragile glass ornaments should be packed carefully.
  • She has a fragile health condition and needs to be cautious.
Context #2 | Noun

personality traits

a person who is not very strong or determined

Synonyms

sensitive, vulnerable, weak.

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fragile

Typically used to describe objects that can easily break or be damaged. It can also describe a delicate or sensitive situation.

  • The antique vase is very fragile, so handle it with care.
  • The peace agreement is fragile and could collapse at any moment.
weak

Describes a lack of strength, either physically, emotionally, or structurally. It can have a negative connotation when referring to someone's character or resilience.

  • After the surgery, she felt weak and needed time to recover.
  • His argument was weak and failed to convince anyone.
vulnerable

Refers to the state of being exposed to the possibility of harm, either physically or emotionally. It can describe people, systems, or situations.

  • The community is vulnerable to natural disasters due to its location.
  • He opened up to her, feeling vulnerable yet hopeful.
sensitive

Used to describe someone or something that is easily affected by external factors. It can pertain to emotions, health conditions, or specific situations.

  • Be careful with her; she's very sensitive to criticism.
  • The patient's skin is sensitive to sunlight.

Examples of usage

  • He was considered a fragile in the face of adversity.
  • Don't underestimate her, she may seem fragile but she's resilient.

Translations

Translations of the word "fragile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frรกgil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคœเคผเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zerbrechlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rapuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธั…ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kruchy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃŠใ‚Œใ‚„ใ™ใ„ (koware yasui)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fragile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกgil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrฤฑlgan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นจ์ง€๊ธฐ ์‰ฌ์šด (kkaejigi swiun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ehkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krehkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜“็ขŽ็š„ (yรฌ suรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krhek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐkvรฆmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒงแƒ˜แƒคแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถvrษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frรกgil

Etymology

The word 'fragile' comes from the Latin word 'fragilis', meaning 'easily broken'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe things that are delicate or easily damaged.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,733 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.