128 entries under delicate topic. ×

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inconsequential(adjective, light, slight, easy, thin)
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infirm(adjective, strong, light, weak, slight)
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rickety(adjective, weak, slight, weakness, thin)
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shaky(adjective, weak, slight, thin)
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small(adjective, light, weak, slight, easy)
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superficial(adjective, weak, slight, flat, poor)
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filmy(adjective, light, slight, easy, thin)
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inadequate(adjective, dull, light, weak, soft)
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slender(adjective, mean, light, weak, slight)
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gossamery(adjective, light, slight, easy, thin)
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insecure(adjective, weak, false, unstable)
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meager(adjective, mean, light, weak, slight)
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petty(adjective, light, weak, slight, easy)
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unstable(adjective, weak, false, short)
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weakly(adjective, strong, weak, thin)
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fine(adjective, light, slight, flimsy)
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fluffy(adjective, light, slight, easy, thin)
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unconvincing(adjective, weak, flat, poor, thin)
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weightless(adjective, light, slight, easy, thin)
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brittle(adjective, weak, infirm, flimsy)
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