Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪtəl/
noun a type of confection made with caramel and nuts
A1 The brittle of the candy made it easy to break.
A2 I accidentally stepped on a brittle twig while walking in the forest.
B1 The brittle of the glass vase made it shatter easily when it fell.
B2 The brittle of the old book's pages made them crumble at the touch.
C1 The brittle of the ancient artifact required delicate handling to prevent damage.
C2 The brittle of the delicate porcelain sculpture made it vulnerable to any sudden movements.
adjective easily broken, fragile
A1 The cookies were too brittle to eat.
A2 The old woman's bones were brittle and fragile.
B1 The dry desert air made the wood brittle and prone to cracking.
B2 The brittle relationship between the two countries finally broke down completely.
C1 The brittle nature of the economy was evident in the stock market crash.
C2 The artist's brittle temperament made it difficult for others to work with him.
formal The brittle nature of the glass made it easy to break.
informal Be careful with that plate, it's really brittle.
slang Don't drop that phone, it's super brittle.
figurative His brittle ego couldn't handle any criticism.
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