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Fragile (Adjective)

Lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; "a fragile claim to fame".

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Easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates"; "fragile old bones"; "a frail craft".

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The museum staff handled the ancient vase with care, aware that it was a fragile artifact that could shatter at the slightest touch.
Her grandmother's fragile old bones made it difficult for her to walk without assistance.
The delicate petals of the orchid were so fragile that they would wilt and drop off at the slightest breeze.
The doctor warned the patient that her fragile mental state made her susceptible to anxiety attacks.
The hikers had to navigate the fragile terrain with caution, as one misstep could trigger a landslide.