Synonyms for brittle

Synonyms for (noun) brittle

Synonyms: brittle, toffee, toffy

Definition: caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

Similar words: confect, candy

Definition: a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts


Synonyms for (adj) brittle

Synonyms: brickle, brickly, brittle

Definition: having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

Usage: brittle bones; glass is brittle; `brickle' and `brickly' are dialectal

Similar words: breakable

Definition: capable of being broken or damaged

Usage: earthenware pottery is breakable; breakable articles should be packed carefully


Synonyms: unannealed, brittle

Definition: (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured

Similar words: unhardened, untempered

Definition: not brought to a proper consistency or hardness

Usage: untempered mortar; untempered steel


Synonyms: brittle

Definition: lacking warmth and generosity of spirit

Usage: a brittle and calculating woman

Similar words: coldhearted

Definition: lacking in sympathy or feeling


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