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brittle
01
fragile, friabile
easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience
Esempi
The cookie had a brittle texture, with a satisfying crunch as you took a bite.
Il biscotto aveva una texture fragile, con uno scricchiolio soddisfacente quando lo mordevi.
02
fragile, friabile
(of relationships, condition, etc.) easily broken and destroyed, due to being unable to handle challenges or disagreements
Esempi
The brittle atmosphere in the room grew tense as their unresolved issues surfaced.
L'atmosfera fragile nella stanza divenne tesa quando i loro problemi irrisolti emersero.
03
fragile, rigido
lacking warmth or emotional flexibility, often indicating a cold or rigid demeanor
Esempi
Despite her efforts to appear strong, her brittle exterior concealed a deep vulnerability.
Nonostante i suoi sforzi per apparire forte, il suo esterno fragile nascondeva una profonda vulnerabilità.
04
stridulo, acuto
(of a voice, sound, etc.) unpleasant to the ears, often due to its sharp, harsh quality
Esempi
The brittle laughter of the old man echoed in the empty room.
La risata fragile del vecchio echeggiò nella stanza vuota.
05
fragile, friabile
outwardly happy and confident, yet internally weak, anxious, and easily offended or upset
Esempi
His brittle demeanor masked a deep-seated fear of failure and rejection.
Il suo comportamento fragile mascherava una paura radicata del fallimento e del rifiuto.
Brittle
01
a confection made of caramelized sugar cooled into thin, hard sheets, often containing nuts
Esempi
Making brittle requires careful attention to prevent burning the sugar.
Albero Lessicale
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