CRUMBLINESS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

crumbliness

noun

Definition of crumbliness

as in brittleness

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbliness

brittleness

Noun

Inspect the door gasket for cracks, tears, or brittleness that can weaken the seal and let heat escape.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
However, the high hardness, brittleness, and poor thermal conductivity make RHEA difficult to machine, as standard high-power lasers cause severe thermal shock, cracking, oxidation, and slag.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of brittleness

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

crumbles

crumbliness

crumbling

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Crumbliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbliness. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of crumbliness

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

perseverate

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes