Meaning of the word brittleness in English
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brittleness
US /ˈbrɪt.l̩.nəs/
UK /ˈbrɪt.l̩.nəs/
Noun
1.
the quality of being hard but liable to break easily
Example:
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The brittleness of the old plastic made it prone to cracking.
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The engineer tested the material for its brittleness.
2.
a lack of warmth or sensitivity in a person's character or manner
Example:
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Her sudden brittleness in response to criticism was surprising.
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There was a certain brittleness in his voice when he spoke about his past.
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