brit·tle 
/ˈbrɪtl̟/ adjective
brit·tler; brit·tlest /ˈbrɪtl̟/ adjective [or more brittle; most brittle] 1 : easily broken or cracked
▪ brittle glass ▪ brittle bones 2 : not strong : easily damaged
▪ The countries formed a brittle [=fragile] alliance. 3 : sharp in sound
▪ a brittle laugh ▪ a high, brittle voice
▪ brittle glass ▪ brittle bones
▪ The countries formed a brittle [=fragile] alliance.
▪ a brittle laugh ▪ a high, brittle voice
— brit·tle·ness /ˈbrɪtl̟nəs/ noun [noncount]
/ˈbrɪtl̟nəs/ noun [noncount]
