brittleness
/ˈbrɪtəlnəs/
noun
- The quality of being hard but easily broken or cracked.
- The brittleness of the old plastic made it snap when he tried to bend it.
- The glass's brittleness meant it shattered into tiny pieces when it hit the floor.
- Extreme cold increases the brittleness of some metals.
- A lack of flexibility or emotional warmth; fragility in character or relationships.
- The team's brittleness under pressure cost them the championship.
- Her voice had a brittleness that suggested she was holding back tears.
- The brittleness of their friendship became clear after the first argument.
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