as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
old, embrittled movie film that would never stand up to being run through a projector
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrittled
Adjective
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Carol is brittle and reserved, but Blanchett is its resilient heart.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Mar. 2025 -
The ivy on the wall behind the pool was brittle and charred, rubble littered the deck, and the water shone like a black mirror.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For the best night’s sleep of your life, spend some time breathing in the crisp mountain air (maybe hike to one of the nearby alpine lakes) and book a stay at PostHotel Leavenworth.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Also, the leaves should be crisp and green rather than brown or yellow.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The group’s music and imagery spoke to him, but so did the tale of Morrison’s short, tumultuous life and, especially, his death, which has always been shrouded in some mystery.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Publix above is a short drive to to Miami area office, 14621 Oak Ln.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Embrittled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrittled. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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