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THIN-SHELLED Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word thin-shelled. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word thin-shelled. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for THIN-SHELLED

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breakable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of being broken or damaged

noun

• an article that is fragile and easily broken

brittle
adjectiveadj
noun

• caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

adjective satellite

• having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

• lacking warmth and generosity of spirit

• (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured

delicate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

adjective satellite

• marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique

• easily broken or damaged or destroyed

• easily hurt

• developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety

• difficult to handle; requiring great tact

• of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely

flimsy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not convincing

noun

• a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies

adjective satellite

• lacking solidity or strength

• lacking substance or significance

fragile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily broken or damaged or destroyed

• vulnerably delicate

• lacking substance or significance

frangible
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being broken

Alternatives for BREAKABLE

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