fragility

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de algo frágil, que se quebra ou se danifica com facilidade; também pode indicar delicadeza, vulnerabilidade ou falta de solidez.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being easily broken, damaged, or delicate.

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1. Physical weaknessB2formal

   The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.

   Fragilidade

   • The fragility of the antique vase made it difficult to transport.
   • Glass is known for its fragility.
   • The package was marked with a warning about fragility.

   Sinônimosbrittlenessdelicacyflimsinessfrailnessfrailtyfrangibilityvulnerabilityweakness

   Antônimosdurabilityhardinessresiliencerobustnesssoliditystrengthsturdinesstoughness

2. Emotional vulnerabilityB2formal

   The state of being emotionally delicate or easily upset.

   Vulnerabilidade emocional

   • Her fragility was evident after the loss of her pet.
   • He spoke with a fragility that touched everyone in the room.
   • The therapist helped her understand her own emotional fragility.

   Sinônimosdelicacyfrailtysensitivitytendernessvulnerability

   Antônimosfortitudehardinessresiliencestabilitytoughness

3. Systemic vulnerabilityC1formal

   The susceptibility of a system, economy, or structure to failure or collapse.

   Vulnerabilidade sistêmica

   • The fragility of the global economy was exposed by the crisis.
   • Experts warned about the fragility of the power grid.
   • The fragility of the peace agreement became apparent.

   Sinônimosbrittlenessexposurefrailtyinstabilityprecariousnesssusceptibilityvulnerabilityweakness

   Antônimosresiliencerobustnesssturdiness