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Definition brittle in American English

brittle adjective

adjective
/ˈbrɪt(ə)l/
1

a brittle substance or object is hard and can easily break into pieces

Example

Don't pack fragile or brittle objects in your suitcase.

Synonyms and related words
weak fragile frail
1.1

a brittle relationship or situation is not very strong and could easily be damaged

Example

the brittle peace between the two nations

2

a brittle laugh or smile does not show real humor or happiness

Synonyms and related words
brittle broad broadly a hollow laugh brittle humorless
2.1

if you speak in a brittle voice, you sound as if you are about to cry

Synonyms and related words
adenoidal appealing a voice like a foghorn
3

a brittle sound is rather sharp and unpleasant

Synonyms and related words
tuneless monotonous harsh
Definition brittle in American English