brittle

the brittle strum of acoustic guitars.

She gave a brittle laugh.

the development of brittle bones.

She has a brittle temper.

brittle bones. See also Synonyms at weak

the alloy becomes brittle and almost unworkable.

The pond was covered in a brittle layer of ice.

a brittle relationship between husband and wife.See Synonyms at fragile

Chemically treated hair can become dry and brittle.

The kitchen floor resembles an archaeological dig, covered as it is by these brittle tesserae.

Half the number of bolts in floating head of deethanizer overhead cooler were brittle fractured.

The duchess, though well-known as a society hostess, conveyed an unmistakably brittle air.

He contrasts the naturalistic early plays with (or to ) the brittle later comedies.

yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America.

In contrast with (or less frequently, to ) his early works, the later plays are brittle and highly theatrical.

Have you tried the brittle? It wins awards.

Peanut brittle, could this day get any better?

I think I'll pass on the fake peanut brittle, though.

The other is that they are brittle.

It's not a good choice - too brittle.

I actually can't go ice-skating. I have unnaturally brittle ankles.

Unlike metals and plastics, though, they are brittle.

You boys want some peanut brittle? Go ahead.

Little bit of brittle and finish it with peach.

It can also prevent osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become brittle.