adjective

brittle

/ˈbrɪtəl/ · say it: BRIT·ul

hard but easily broken

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1. (adjective) hard and easily broken into small pieces

2. (adjective) sounding harsh or unfriendly; lacking warmth

Examples

1. The old pottery was so brittle that it cracked when we moved it.
2. She spoke in a brittle voice, clearly upset about the argument.

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