1. The quality of being easily broken, snapped, or shattered; lack of flexibility or resilience
The brittleness of the old glass made it dangerous to handle.
A fragilidade do vidro antigo o tornava perigoso de manusear.
2. A tendency to break or collapse under stress or pressure, especially in emotional or interpersonal contexts
The brittleness of their relationship became apparent during the crisis.
A fragilidade do relacionamento deles ficou aparente durante a crise.
3. Lack of toughness or durability in a material or substance
The brittleness of the ceramic decreased after the heat treatment.
A fragilidade da cerâmica diminuiu após o tratamento térmico.