unsubstantial

un·sub·stan·tial

adj \ˌən-səb-ˈstan(t)-shəl\

Definition of UNSUBSTANTIAL

: not substantial : lacking substance, firmness, or strength <unsubstantial shadows>

— un·sub·stan·ti·al·i·ty \-ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun

— un·sub·stan·tial·ly \ˌən-səb-ˈstan(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of UNSUBSTANTIAL

1. <as thin and unsubstantial as the wind>
2. <an unsubstantial child who was unfit to play sports of any kind>

First Known Use of UNSUBSTANTIAL

15th century

Related to UNSUBSTANTIAL

Synonyms: bodiless, ethereal, formless, incorporeal, insubstantial, nonmaterial, nonphysical, spiritual, unbodied, immaterial

Antonyms: bodily, corporeal, material, physical, substantial

Related Words: metaphysical, psychic (also psychical), supernatural; impalpable, insensible, intangible, invisible; airy, diaphanous, gaseous, gossamery, tenuous, thin, vaporous, wispish

Near Antonyms: animal, carnal, fleshly; detectable, discernible (also discernable), noticeable, observable, palpable, sensible, tangible, visible; bulky, heavy, massive, solid

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