Select the most appropriate word from the given options that has a similar meaning to the word: BRITTLE.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Fragile
- Brittle means hard but easily broken or cracked.
Example: The old plastic chair had become brittle in the sun. - Fragile means easily broken or damaged. Both words describe something that breaks easily, so fragile is the synonym among the options.
Example: Pack the glasses carefully, as they are fragile.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Tangy — Incorrect. Tangy means having a sharp, strong taste or smell; it describes flavour, not strength.
Example: The lemon pickle had a tangy flavour.
Option 3: Flexible — Incorrect. Flexible means able to bend easily without breaking, which is the opposite of brittle.
Example: Rubber is a flexible material.
Option 4: Radiant — Incorrect. Radiant means shining brightly, or showing great happiness.
Example: The bride looked radiant on her wedding day.
| Synonyms (Brittle) | Antonyms (Brittle) |
|---|---|
| fragile | flexible |
| breakable | pliable |
| crumbly | elastic |
| frail | supple |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| brittle | – | 23-05 S2 | – | 24-05 S3 05-06 S3 | 20-07 S1 08-08 S1 |