brittle
adjective
1. having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped
- brittle bones
- glass is brittle
- `brickle' and `brickly' are dialectal
Similar word(s): breakable, brickle, brickly
2. lacking warmth and generosity of spirit
- a brittle and calculating woman
Similar word(s): coldhearted
3. (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured
Similar word(s): unhardened, untempered, unannealed
Sentences with brittle as an adjective:
- Cast iron is much more brittle than forged iron.
- A diamond is hard but brittle.
- What a brittle personality! A little misunderstanding and he's an emotional wreck.