fragile
Meaning
Characterized by a high susceptibility to damage or breakage, often used metaphorically to describe entities, systems, or relationships that are easily disrupted or harmed due to their inherent delicacy or instability.
💡 While "fragile" often connotes physical delicacy, it is equally applicable in abstract contexts; care should be taken to avoid conflating it with "weak," which may imply a lack of strength rather than a vulnerability to disruption.
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