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Synonyms of brittle

4 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for brittle is crackly. Other synonyms of brittle are brash, brickle and embrittle. The opposite of brittle is tough.

Synonyms and similar words for brittle

adjectiveInflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact.

  • cracklyInvolving or producing a crackle.
  • brashBrittle (said e.g. of wood or vegetables).

nounA confection of caramelized sugar and nuts.

verbTo become brittle.

Opposite of brittle

adjectiveInflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact.

Meaning of brittle

  1. adjective Inflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact.
  2. adjective Not physically tough or tenacious; apt to break or crumble when bending.
  3. adjective Tending to fracture in a conchoidal way; capable of being knapped or flaked.

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Questions about synonyms of brittle

What is another word for brittle?
Brittle has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as crackly, brash, brickle and embrittle.
What is the opposite of brittle?
The opposite of brittle is tough.
What does brittle mean?
Brittle means inflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact.

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