English Synonym Finder

fragile

Definitions

Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicate.

Lacking physical or emotional strength; frail.

Examples

The antique vase is extremely fragile and must be handled with great care.

Trust is a fragile thing that can be easily broken if you are not honest.

The fragile ecosystem of the coral reef is threatened by rising ocean temperatures.

Synonyms

delicate breakable frail brittle flimsy feeble weak

Antonyms

sturdy durable strong robust tough resilient unbreakable