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brittleness

Translations

brittlenessnoun
brittlenesses
pl
fragilitéS’emploie pour la fragilité physique d’un matériau, dans un sens technique, et aussi au sens figuré pour une attitude, une voix ou des émotions.
The brittleness of the glass made it unsuitable for use in high-impact areas.
La fragilité du verre le rendait impropre à une utilisation dans des zones soumises à de forts impacts.
Synonyms
fragility
breakability
delicacy
crumbliness
inflexibility

Definitions

brittlenessnoun
The quality of being easily broken or cracked.
The brittleness of the glass made it unsuitable for use in high-impact areas.
A tendency to break or snap easily under stress or pressure.
The brittleness of the material was a concern for engineers designing the new bridge.
A fragile or tense quality in a person's manner, voice, or emotions that suggests vulnerability to collapse.
There was a brittleness in her laugh that hinted at hidden sorrow.
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