delicate; finicky; lacking resilience
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
a fragile, spoiled, or finicky disposition
Refers to a person's overall character trait of being delicate, pampered, and unable to endure hardship.
He was pampered since childhood and has a spoiled disposition.
You can't even overcome this little difficulty; you should work on changing that finicky attitude.
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Being spoiled is a bad habit that hinders growth.
adjective
delicate; unable to endure hardship; fussy
Used to describe a person who is overly sensitive to discomfort, pain, or difficulty.
You can't even handle this little grievance, you're too delicate!
He's very fussy and complains about being tired after walking just a few steps.
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Don't be so delicate; everyone is working just as hard.
adjective
fragile; delicate; easily damaged
Used to describe objects, plants, or materials that are not sturdy and require careful handling.
This type of flower is very delicate and requires careful tending.
The instrument is too fragile; it must be handled with extra care during transport.
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Silk fabric is relatively delicate; you need to pay attention to water temperature when washing it.