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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

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

happening quickly or in a short time

happening not long ago; new; current;

feeding on plants; plant-eating

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control