Delicate and Toughened

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Delicate adjective - Easily injured without careful handling.

Usage example: the delicate ecosystem of the wetlands

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Toughened is an antonym for delicate.

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Toughened adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.

Usage example: a group of toughened mountain bikers barreling up the hill

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Delicate is an antonym for toughened.

Nearby Word: toughening

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