30 entries under delicate topic. ×

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flimsy(adjective, strong, light, weak, slight)
22
thin(adjective, dull, light, weak, soft)
16
slight(adjective, dull, light, weak, soft)
16
slim(adjective, weak, slight, poor, thin)
15
slender(adjective, light, weak, slight, poor)
11
insubstantial(adjective, strong, light, weak, slight)
11
weak(adjective, dull, light, soft, slight)
10
feeble(adjective, dull, strong, light, weak)
10
unsubstantial(adjective, strong, light, weak, slight)
9
ethereal(adjective, weak, fine, thin)
9
subtle(adjective, quiet, light, weak, slight)
8
small(adjective, slight, poor, thin)
6
wispy(adjective, weak, slight, fine, thin)
5
airy(adjective, light, weak, thin)
4
subtile(adjective, light, fine, thin)
3
dainty(adjective, weak, thin, exceptional)
3
unsound(adjective, light, weak, slight, thin)
2
refined(adjective, slight, sharp, obscure, fine)
1
breakable(adjective, weak, feeble, infirm)
1
brittle(adjective, weak, feeble, infirm)
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