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Frail

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12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
delicatenounEasily damaged or requiring careful handling.
feebleverbDeficient in physical strength.
sapless(of a plant) Lacking in sap.
decrepitWeakened or worn out from age or wear.
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
infirmverbWeak or ill, not in good health.
fallibleCapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
fragilenounEasily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.
imperfectnounNot perfect,
breakablenounAble to break or be broken.
weaklyWith little strength or force.
humannoun(not comparable) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.

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WordDefinition
robustEvincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy.

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WordDefinition
weaklyWith little strength or force.
feebleDeficient in physical strength.
infirmnounWeak or ill, not in good health.
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
decrepitWeakened or worn out from age or wear.
fragileEasily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.
fallibleCapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
breakableAble to break or be broken.
delicateEasily damaged or requiring careful handling.
imperfectNot perfect,
sapless(of a plant) Lacking in sap.
human(not comparable) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
flimsyLikely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial.
ailingSickly; sick; ill; unwell.
lowlyLow in rank or social importance.
vulnerableMore or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
tenuousInsubstantial.
thinHaving little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
brittleInflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact; crackly.
slightMinor; small in amount

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