fragile adjective

/ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/

/ˈfrædʒ.əl/ adj

Definition

easily damaged, broken or harmed

Be careful with that vase - it's very fragile.

The assassination could do serious damage to the fragile peace agreement that was signed last month.

I felt rather fragile (= weak) for a few days after the operation.

humorous No breakfast for me, thanks - I'm feeling rather fragile (= ill, upset or tired) after last night's party.

/frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

/-t ̬i/ n [U]

The collapse of the bank is an ominous reminder of the fragility of the world's banking system.

(Definition of fragile adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

to worry

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