Meaning
Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English frele, fraill, from Old French fraile, from Latin fragilis. Cognate to fraction, fracture, and doublet of fragile.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
robust
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: