Entry Word: flimsy

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance <a flimsy scarf that was more for decoration than for warmth>

Synonyms filmy, gauzy, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial, unsubstantial

Related Words dainty, delicate, fine; feeble, fragile, frail; sheer, transparent

Near Antonyms durable, lasting, tough; coarse, heavy, rough, rude

Antonyms sturdy, substantial

2 not likely to be true or to occur <“the dog ate my homework” is a pretty flimsy and tired excuse> — see improbable