Brittle

Synonyms of brittle

• fragile
• crisp
• frail

Antonyms of brittle

• flexible
• pliable
• malleable

Collocations of brittle

brittle bones

Frequency: 70 %

As she aged, her brittle bones made it difficult for her to move around.

brittle nails

Frequency: 60 %

Her brittle nails kept breaking easily, despite using strengthening treatments.

brittle hair

Frequency: 50 %

The harsh chemicals in the shampoo left her with brittle hair that lacked shine.

brittle laughter

Frequency: 40 %

Her brittle laughter masked the pain she was feeling inside.

Idiomatic Expressions for brittle

• Phrase: brittle smile
  Meaning: a forced or insincere smile that hides true feelings of sadness or discomfort
  Usage: She put on a brittle smile during the meeting, even though she was feeling anxious and upset.