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a
: easily broken or destroyed
a fragile vase
fragile bones
b
: constitutionally (see constitutionally sense 2a) delicate : lacking in vigor
a fragile child
Examples of fragile in a Sentence
Her health has always been very fragile.
an artist with a fragile ego
He is in an emotionally fragile state.
The two countries have formed a fragile coalition.
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Implantation marks one of the earliest and most fragile moments of pregnancy.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
The Associated Press reported that Yemeni officials urged the STC to withdraw from areas seized in the east, cautioning that unilateral moves could undermine the political process and destabilize a fragile balance in the south.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
As the rare artist lucky enough to perform at his own tribute concert — two and a half weeks before his death, no less — despite his fragile condition, Ozzy’s final weeks were almost as charmed as his life.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
Wayfair Basics Ornament Storage Glass, ceramic, and other fragile ornaments need extra protection, and this compact organizer keeps them safe.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
The Associated Press reported that Yemeni officials urged the STC to withdraw from areas seized in the east, cautioning that unilateral moves could undermine the political process and destabilize a fragile balance in the south.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
As the rare artist lucky enough to perform at his own tribute concert — two and a half weeks before his death, no less — despite his fragile condition, Ozzy’s final weeks were almost as charmed as his life.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
Wayfair Basics Ornament Storage Glass, ceramic, and other fragile ornaments need extra protection, and this compact organizer keeps them safe.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Fragile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragile. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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