delicate

Hassas, nazik

Easily broken, damaged, or requiring careful handling; fine or intricate in texture.

• Handle the delicate glassware with care.
• The fabric has a delicate pattern.
• Diplomatic negotiations require delicate phrasing to avoid offending stakeholders while still addressing contentious issues directly and effectively.
• The restoration team worked with delicate brush strokes to preserve the original pigments on the centuries-old manuscript without causing further deterioration.
• Marine biologists handle delicate coral samples with specialized instruments to prevent damaging the fragile skeletal structures during laboratory analysis.
• Economists must consider the delicate balance between inflation control and employment growth when advising policymakers on monetary intervention strategies.

Eş anlamlılar: fragile, frail, fine, dainty

Zıt anlamlılar: robust, strong, sturdy, coarse

Hassas, nazik (durum)

Requiring sensitive or tactful handling; diplomatically difficult.

• It's a delicate situation that needs careful thought.
• She handled the delicate matter with great tact.

Eş anlamlılar: sensitive, tricky, touchy, diplomatic

Zıt anlamlılar: straightforward, simple