THIN-SHELLED Synonyms
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 |