Brittle

Brittle means something that can break easily, like a dry leaf or a piece of glass. It’s not strong or flexible, so if you press or hit it, it might snap or shatter.

Examples

• The brittle leaves crunched under our feet as we walked through the autumn forest.
• When I tried to bend the brittle stick, it snapped in half with a loud crack.
• The glass ornament was beautiful but very brittle, so we had to be careful not to drop it.

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