Flimsy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; "a fragile claim to fame".
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Meaning 2
Not convincing; "a flimsy argument"; "as unconvincing as a forced smile".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's explanation for the scandal was so flimsy that even her most loyal supporters were skeptical.
- Her flimsy alibi for being late to work again raised eyebrows among her colleagues.
- The company's reasoning for raising prices was flimsy at best, and customers were quick to call them out on it.
- The defense attorney's flimsy arguments did little to sway the jury, and the verdict was all but certain.
- The new employee's flimsy excuse for missing the deadline was met with a healthy dose of skepticism by the team leader.
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Meaning 3
Lacking solidity or strength; "a flimsy table"; "flimsy construction"; "vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The wooden bridge looked flimsy and I didn't dare to cross it.
- The travel document was worn and flimsy, but still valid for a few more months.
- The toy packaging was flimsy and fell apart as soon as we opened it.
- She made a flimsy excuse for not being able to meet the deadline.
- The director's defense of the questionable business practices sounded flimsy and unconvincing.