flimsy

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flimsy

The flimsy cardboard box collapsed under the weight of the books.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Lacking physical strength or solidity; easily damaged or broken: "flimsy" describes objects that are poorly made, thin, or weak in structure.
    • Lacking substance, strength, or plausibility; weak and unconvincing: "flimsy" describes arguments, evidence, or excuses that are not solid or believable.

  2. Noun:

    • A thin, lightweight, translucent paper: Historically, "flimsy" refers to a type of paper, often used for making carbon copies or by journalists for dispatches.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The tent was made of such flimsy material that it tore in the wind.
    • She gave a flimsy excuse for being late, which nobody believed.
    • The prosecution's case was built on flimsy evidence.

  • Noun:

    • The reporter scribbled his notes on a sheet of flimsy. (This usage is now rare or historical.)
Advanced Usage
  • "flimsy at best": used to emphasize that something is very weak or inadequate.
    • His knowledge of the subject is flimsy at best.
  • "flimsy pretext": a weak or transparent reason used to justify an action.
    • The invasion was launched under the flimsy pretext of restoring order.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flimsily (adverb): in a weak or insubstantial manner.
    • The shed was flimsily constructed.
  • Flimsiness (noun): the quality of being flimsy.
    • The flimsiness of the argument was apparent to everyone.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (physical): fragile, frail, insubstantial, weak, delicate, rickety.
  • Adjective (non-physical): weak, unconvincing, implausible, tenuous, slight, superficial, shallow.
Antonyms
  • Adjective (physical): sturdy, solid, strong, robust, durable.
  • Adjective (non-physical): strong, convincing, solid, substantial, sound, cogent.
Related Phrases
  • Flimsy evidence: Evidence that is weak and insufficient to support a conclusion.
  • Flimsy construction: A structure that is poorly and weakly built.
flimsy

The flimsy cardboard box collapsed under the weight of the books.

Adjective
  1. lacking substance or significance; a fragile claim to fame"
    • slight evidence
    • a tenuous argument
    • a thin plot
  2. not convincing
    • unconvincing argument
    • as unconvincing as a forced smile
  3. lacking solidity or strength
    • a flimsy table
    • flimsy construction
Noun
  1. a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies

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