English / word
fragility
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or vulnerable.
In context
01
The global pandemic exposed the deep economic fragility of supply chains.
02
The fragility of tissue around the eyes requires gentle care.
Synonyms
vulnerability,weakness,brittleness
Antonyms
strength,resilience,durability
Collocations
economic fragility,structural fragility,fragility of life