embrittled

adjective

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
  1. brittle
  2. crisp
Adjective
  • Dry hair will feel rough and look dull, while damaged hair will feel weak, brittle, and often break.
    — Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 25 July 2026
  • Tupper’s Mick, at the mercy of his brittle fetishes, may be the most believable of this quartet.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • Slightly dressier than classic blue jeans or crisp white denim, dark-wash styles can transition from work to a night out with ease.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
  • Must-order side dishes include authentic, crisp and skinny French fries, redolent of truffle, and giant slices of roasted Brussels sprouts.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of crisp
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“Embrittled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrittled. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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