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brittleness

[ˈbrɪtl.nəs]

brittleness Definition

  • 1the quality of being brittle, easily broken, cracked, or snapped
  • 2a lack of flexibility or resilience

Using brittleness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brittleness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The brittleness of the glass made it easy to break.

  • Example

    The brittleness of the wood made it unsuitable for construction.

  • Example

    The brittleness of the plastic caused it to crack under pressure.

brittleness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brittleness

Antonyms for brittleness

Phrases with brittleness

  • emotional brittleness

    a tendency to become easily upset or overwhelmed by emotions

    Example

    Her emotional brittleness made it difficult for her to handle criticism.

  • a measure of the ability of a material to resist fracture when subjected to stress

    Example

    The brittleness index of the ceramic was too high for it to be used in the engine.

  • a numerical scale used to rate the brittleness of materials

    Example

    The brittleness scale ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 being the least brittle and 10 being the most brittle.

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Summary: brittleness in Brief

Brittleness [ˈbrɪtl.nəs] is the quality of being easily broken, cracked, or snapped, or a lack of flexibility or resilience. It is often used to describe materials such as glass, wood, or plastic, as in 'The brittleness of the glass made it easy to break.' The term can also be applied to emotional states, as in 'Her emotional brittleness made it difficult for her to handle criticism.'