flimsy

Noun
  1. A thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies (synset 114993813)
    hypernym: typewriter paper, typing paper - writing paper suitable for use in a typewriter
    synonym: onionskin
Adjective
  1. Lacking solidity or strength (synset 302333212)
    "a flimsy table"; "flimsy construction"; "vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction"
    similar: weak - wanting in physical strength
    synonym: insubstantial
  2. Not convincing (synset 300618080)
    "a flimsy argument"; "as unconvincing as a forced smile"
    also: incredible, unbelievable - beyond belief or understanding
    similar: unpersuasive - not capable of persuading
    synonym: unconvincing
  3. Lacking substance or significance (synset 302172469)
    "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; "a fragile claim to fame"
    similar: insignificant, unimportant - devoid of importance, meaning, or force
    synonym: fragile, slight, tenuous, thin

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