brittle - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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hard but liable to break easily

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her bones became fragile and brittle

the smooth, brittle material is one of the most common plastics

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(adjective)

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(of a person) appearing confident and cheerful but nervous or uncontrolled within

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her manner was artificially bright and brittle

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(noun)

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a brittle sweet made from nuts and set melted sugar

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peanut brittle