fragile

Describes something that is easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.

ruОписывает что-то, что легко сломать, повредить или разрушить.esDescribe algo que se rompe o daña fácilmente, o que es delicado y vulnerable.frQualifie quelque chose qui se casse, s'abîme ou se détruit facilement.deBeschreibt etwas, das leicht zu zerbrechen, zu beschädigen oder zu zerstören ist; auch im übertragenen Sinn für verletzliche oder zarte Dinge oder Personen.ptDescreve algo que se quebra, se danifica ou se destrói com facilidade; também pode se referir a algo delicado, que exige cuidado, ou a alguém emocionalmente sensível e vulnerável.zh形容某物容易破碎、损坏或毁坏，也形容事物或人脆弱、易受伤害。arيصف شيئًا سهل الكسر أو التلف أو التحطم، وقد يشير إلى ضعف البنية أو الهشاشة المادية أو المعنوية.

1. Easily broken or damaged A2 formal

   Something that is delicate and can be easily broken, shattered, or damaged.

   • Be careful with that vase; it's very fragile.
   • The package was labeled 'fragile' to warn handlers.
   • Her fragile health required constant care.

   ruХрупкийesfrágilfrFragile (facilement cassable)deZerbrechlichptFrágilzh易碎的arهَشّ

   المرادفات: breakablebrittlecrumblydelicateflimsyfrailfrangible

   الأضداد: durableresilientstrongsturdytough

2. Emotionally vulnerable B2 formal

   Describing a person who is emotionally sensitive or easily upset.

   • After the breakup, he felt emotionally fragile.
   • She was in a fragile state after the accident.
   • The child's fragile confidence needed gentle encouragement.

   ruУязвимыйesfrágil emocionalmentefrFragile émotionnellementdeEmotional verletzlichptEmocionalmente vulnerávelzh情感脆弱arحَسّاس عاطفياً

   المرادفات: brittledelicatefrailinsecuresensitivetenderthin-skinnedvulnerable

   الأضداد: hardyresilientstablestoicstrongtoughunflappable

3. Delicate or subtle B1 formal

   Used to describe something that is fine, light, or not robust.

   • The fragile lace on her dress was beautifully crafted.
   • The fragile ecosystem of the coral reef is under threat.
   • The fragile balance of the economy can be disrupted easily.

   ruТонкийesdelicado o sutilfrDélicat ou subtildeFein und zartptDelicadozh精致细微arرقيق

   المرادفات: brittledaintydelicatefineflimsyfrailtenuous

   الأضداد: durablerobuststrongsturdytough

• more fragile comparative form
• most fragile superlative form