Frail
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Physical Weakness
Refers to someone's physical strength being low, often due to age or sickness. After her surgery, she was too frail to even lift a book.
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Easily Broken
Used for objects that can be easily damaged, highlighting their vulnerability. The frail branches snapped under the weight of the snow.
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Not for Physical Objects
Usually not used to describe everyday solid items like phones or furniture which are not weak by nature. You wouldn't usually describe a smartphone as frail unless highlighting its vulnerability.