Synonyms for flimsy
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : flim-zee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈflɪm zi |
Top 10 synonyms for flimsy Other synonyms for the word flimsy
- assailable
- contemptible
- controvertible
- cut-rate
- defective
- delicate
- diaphanous
- fallacious
- fragile
- frail
- gauzy
- gossamer
- house of cards
- illogical
- improbable
- inadequate
- inane
- inconceivable
- incredible
- inept
- infirm
- meager
- papery
- poor
- puerile
- rinkydink
- shaky
- shallow
- sheer
- slapdash
- sleazy
- slight
- superficial
- tacky
- thin
- transparent
- trifling
- trivial
- unbelievable
- ungrounded
- unpersuasive
- unreasonable
- unsatisfactory
- unsound
- unsubstantial
- weak
- weakly
- wishful
- wobbly
Définition of flimsy
Origin :- 1702, of unknown origin, perhaps a metathesis of film (n.) "gauzy covering" + -y (2). Related: Flimsily; flimsiness.
- adj not strong; light, thin
- adj unconvincing, implausible
- How eagerly we accept the argument, flimsy as it may be, which accords with our wishes!
- Extract from : « A Waif of the Mountains » by Edward S. Ellis
- He passed through, and the flimsy covering fell to behind him.
- Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum
- But the folding of the flimsy batch on his knee was executed with thoughtful nicety.
- Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
- Their statements were flimsy, and guilt was plainly written on their faces.
- Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine
- It seemed a flimsy structure, supported only by tubular steel.
- Extract from : « The Stutterer » by R.R. Merliss
- The evidence was flimsy enough, yet it is probable that Cortes believed it.
- Extract from : « South American Fights and Fighters » by Cyrus Townsend Brady
- These flimsy garments were later replaced by skins and furs.
- Extract from : « Agriculture for Beginners » by Charles William Burkett
- But the cholera would not be put off by so flimsy a device and entered unbidden.
- Extract from : « Rabbi and Priest » by Milton Goldsmith
- His vehicle "Fritz" was a flimsy frame on which was hung Emmett's specialties.
- Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field
- There were some flimsy, uncomfortable chairs in gilt and red.
- Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1917 » by Various
Antonyms for flimsy
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