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brittle

adjective

/ˈbrɪtl/

Meaning

easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break

The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.

brittle smile

fragile, breakable, delicate, crisp, weak

strong, durable, tough

brittle glass, brittle bones, brittle smile, brittle nature

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.

behaving in a way that suggests you have higher standards than you actually do

Extremely careful and ethical in doing the right thing.

Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.

Able to speak or written in several languages.