English · Emotions & Feelings
fragile
/ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/
[/ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/]
easily broken or harmed
Advancedadjective
Definition
Something fragile is easily broken, damaged, or harmed. Speakers describe fragile ecosystems, trust, or peace.
Example
Trust, once broken, is very fragile.
Trust, once broken, is very fragile.
Etymology
From Latin 'fragilis', from 'frangere', meaning to break.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for delicate systems, emotions, and relationships.