EMBRITTLED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Aging humans, on the other hand, are more like peanut brittle.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

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At very least the Ringhams’ sound, throughout, remains crisp, clear, and spine-tingling.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Inside, the interiors are a study in understated neutrals—warm gray,brown tones, and crisp white walls allow the marble fireplace and expansive lake views to serve as the art pieces.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

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