flimsy
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈflɪmzi/
Definition
Lacking physical strength, durability, or substance.
Examples
He tried to hide behind a flimsy curtain, but everyone could see his silhouette.
The flimsy structure of the shed made it dangerous to enter during a windstorm.
She wore flimsy sandals that offered no protection against the rocky trail.
How to Use flimsy
- a flimsy excuse (collocation)
- An unconvincing reason given for an action. — "He offered a flimsy excuse for missing the deadline."
- flimsy material (collocation)
- Fabric or substance that is thin and weak. — "The dress was made of such flimsy material that it tore immediately."
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