Meaning ofbrittlein English

Adjective

1. easily breaking under stress; crackly
   The brittle branch cracked under the weight of the snow.
2. inflexible; snaps easily under pressure
   The company's brittle financial structure made it vulnerable to market fluctuations.
3. easily broken or damaged; inflexible
   Her brittle bones were prone to fractures due to osteoporosis.
4. not tough; breaks or crumbles when bent
   The brittle plastic of the toy snapped when it was bent.
5. emotionally fragile; easily offended
   She had a brittle personality and got upset easily.
6. susceptible to catastrophic failure (due to minor issues)
   The brittle system crashed completely when a small bug was introduced.