What is the opposite of resilient?

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Contexts ▼▲ (of a person or animal) Opposite of able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions (inflexible) Opposite of springing back quickly when squeezed or stretched (brittle) Opposite of springing back quickly when squeezed or stretched Opposite of physically strong and long-lasting (of a person, animal or material) Opposite of able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure Opposite of not distracted from actual facts by enticements, intimidation, or sentimentality Opposite of physical tough or durable Opposite of strengthened or made secure against attack Opposite of able to withstand Opposite of strong in the face of fear … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ (of a person or animal) Opposite of able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions sickly sensitive vulnerable weakly delicate feeble frail unhealthy weak ailing faint infirm lacklusterUS lacklustreUK unfit defeatist effete soft fragile tender nonhardy strengthless emasculated ramshackle weedy sick incomplete invalid “Despite enduring a sickly childhood Charles matured into a strong-willed Stuart monarch and an advocate of the divine right of kings.” Adjective ▲ (inflexible) Opposite of springing back quickly when squeezed or stretched inflexible rigid nonflexible stiff unyielding firm hard immalleable impliable inelastic nonelastic solid stiffened taut unbendable unbending unflexible unmalleable fixed hardened unalterable unchangeable uncompromising immovable set non-flexible unpliable tender nonstretchable non-stretchable flat unspringy difficult intolerant tense ungiving thick fat awkward unadaptable brittle “Using an inflexible material such as fiberglass on a structure that flexes under stress has real limitations.” Adjective ▲ (brittle) Opposite of springing back quickly when squeezed or stretched brittle breakable delicate fragile frangible crumbly frail brickle crisp crumbling embrittled friable inelastic weak crispy flakeyUS flakyUK shatterable shivery splintery limp “To make handling the brittle leaf easier, dust your hands with talcum powder before beginning.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of physically strong and long-lasting delicate flimsy breakable brittle fragile impermanent perishable weak ephemeral irresponsible temporary transitory undependable unreliable unsturdy vulnerable poorly made unstable frangible crumbly decrepit unsound destructible shatterable shattery fracturable friable short-lived feeble insecure frail tenuous unsteady rickety precarious suspect easily broken Adjective ▲ (of a person, animal or material) Opposite of able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure soft tender delicate fragile weak flimsy nonhardy flexible controllable kind loose nice pleasant pliable pliant slack unstable vulnerable wobbly yielding frail feeble “Elijah Price's bones are so fragile, that they will break if he so much as falls innocuously.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not distracted from actual facts by enticements, intimidation, or sentimentality weak-willed indifferent complacent uncaring lethargic flippant insincere uninterested unthoughtful facile faint-hearted infirm unadventurous thoughtless unconcerned uncertain unable dispirited reticent slack torpid characterless spiritless depressed insecure wimpy reluctant shaky ambivalent wavering browbeaten unpassionate wishy-washy agreeable unexcited timid sluggish unserious laid-back uncommitted unpurposeful slow unassertive unreliable timorous frightened unpersevering nerveless defeatist unsure lazy impotent unassured tiring cold unenthusiastic lacking drive vacillating diffident intimidated self-doubting daunted easy-going untrustworthy unimpassioned indecisive disinclined cowardly irresolute palsied ineffectual fainthearted weak-kneed undependable more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of physical tough or durable receptive susceptible weak susceptible to Adjective ▲ Opposite of strengthened or made secure against attack unfortified Adjective ▲ Opposite of able to withstand vulnerable exposed defencelessUK defenselessUS unprotected unguarded susceptible open unresistant accessible sensitive subject “During treatment, your pores and circulation are now open, temporarily making you more vulnerable to the elements.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of strong in the face of fear cowardly timid fearful frightened gutless irresolute meek spineless afraid apprehensive craven nervous dastardly diffident jittery mild sheepish shrinking soft timorous cowering jumpy nervy panicky pusillanimous scared shy weak yellow caitiff chicken chickenhearted chicken-hearted cowhearted fainthearted faint-hearted lily-livered mousy no guts pigeonhearted quivery scaredy weak-kneed wimpy yellow-bellied chicken-livered coward milk-livered nerveless poltroon poor-spirited spiritless uncourageous ungallant unheroic weakhearted “Chuck was a cowardly man who was easily intimidated by those more assertive than he was.” Find more words! 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