Synonyms of flimsy

flimsy

adjective

1

as in unsubstantial

being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance

a flimsy scarf that was more for decoration than for warmth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unsubstantial
• insubstantial
• fragile
• gossamer
• gauzy
• sheer
• delicate
• filmy
• sleazy
• frothy
• fine
• feeble
• cobwebby
• transparent
• gossamery
• dainty
• frail
• diaphanous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• substantial
• sturdy
• durable
• tough
• heavy
• lasting
• coarse
• rough
• rude
• knockabout

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• substantial
• sturdy
• durable
• tough
• heavy
• lasting
• coarse
• rough
• rude
• knockabout

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2

as in unlikely

not likely to be true or to occur

"The check is in the mail" is a pretty flimsy and tired excuse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unlikely
• dubious
• questionable
• doubtful
• improbable
• odd
• far-fetched
• impossible
• bizarre
• unapt
• implausible
• ridiculous
• incredible
• unbelievable
• fantastical
• inconceivable
• absurd
• foolish
• unthinkable
• unimaginable
• nonsensical
• fantastic
• outlandish
• unreal
• preposterous
• insane
• outside
• crazy
• remote
• slight
• wild

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• probable
• likely
• plausible
• credible
• possible
• earthly
• conceivable
• potential
• believable
• liable
• imaginable

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• probable
• likely
• plausible
• credible
• possible
• earthly
• conceivable
• potential
• believable
• liable
• imaginable

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