Definitions
- Describing a person who is weak or delicate due to age, illness, or injury. - Referring to a structure or object that is weak or easily damaged. - Talking about a situation or system that is vulnerable or unstable.
- Referring to an object or material that is easily broken or damaged. - Describing a person or animal who is delicate or sensitive. - Talking about a situation or relationship that is easily disrupted or harmed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is weak or delicate.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, objects, or situations.
- 3Both words suggest vulnerability or sensitivity.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Frail is more commonly used to describe people or systems, while fragile is more commonly used to describe objects or materials.
- 2Intensity: Fragile suggests a higher degree of delicacy or susceptibility to damage than frail.
- 3Physicality: Frail implies physical weakness or fragility, while fragile can refer to physical or emotional vulnerability.
- 4Connotation: Frail has a more neutral connotation, while fragile has a more negative connotation.
Remember this!
Frail and fragile are synonyms that describe something weak or delicate. However, frail is more commonly used to describe people or systems, while fragile is more commonly used to describe objects or materials. Additionally, fragile suggests a higher degree of delicacy or susceptibility to damage than frail, and has a more negative connotation.
