Fragile Synonyms

49 fragile synonyms include breakable, easily broken, brittle, frangible, smashable, splintery, flimsy, weak, frail, and insubstantial. Fragile is an adjective, and its antonyms are sound and durable. Here are some additional synonyms for "fragile" with example sentences.

Another word for Fragile

49 other ways to say fragile.

1. breakable

  • weak
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  • splintery  
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  • smashable  
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  • insubstantial  
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  • frangible  
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  • frail  
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  • flimsy  
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  • fine
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  • eggshell  
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  • easily broken  
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  • delicate
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  • dainty  
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  • brittle  
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  • breakable  
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2. tenuous

  • vulnerable
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  • unsound  
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  • unreliable  
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  • tenuous  
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  • suspect  
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  • shaky  
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  • rocky  
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  • risky
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  • perilous  
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  • nebulous  
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  • insecure
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  • iffy  
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  • flimsy  
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  • easily threatened  
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  • easily destroyed  
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  • easily broken  
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  • dodgy  
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  • dicey  
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3. weak

  • weak
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  • unwell  
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  • unsound  
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  • trembly  
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  • tottery  
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  • sickly  
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  • shaky  
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  • poorly  
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  • infirm  
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  • ill  
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  • frail  
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  • feeble  
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  • enfeebled  
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  • dicky  
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  • delicate
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  • debilitated  
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  • ailing  
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Use fragile in a Sentence

Don't break the fragile glass.

Handle that box; it's fragile.

She felt fragile after the news.

The fragile vase broke into pieces.