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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈbrɪtəl/
brittle means: Hard but easily broken or cracked when bent, pressed, or hit.
adjective
BREAKS EASILYB2
Hard but easily broken or cracked when bent, pressed, or hit.
- The plastic is brittle.
- Cold weather made the branches brittle.
- Her nails became brittle and broke easily.
EMOTIONALLY FRAGILEC1
Easily upset or hurt by what other people say or do.
- She felt emotionally brittle today.
- His brittle confidence could not survive another rejection.
- They avoided criticism because he was so brittle.
noun
NUT CANDYB2
A hard, thin sweet made with cooked sugar and nuts, which breaks into pieces easily.
- She made peanut brittle.
- Would you like a piece of brittle?
- We packed the almond brittle in small gift boxes.
Questions about brittle
What does brittle mean?
Hard but easily broken or cracked when bent, pressed, or hit.
What is brittle in other languages?
Türkçe: kırılgan · Español: quebradizo · Français: cassant · Deutsch: spröde · Italiano: fragile · 日本語: もろい
How do you pronounce brittle?
It is pronounced /ˈbrɪtəl/.
How do you use brittle in a sentence?
The plastic is brittle. Cold weather made the branches brittle.
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