Flimsy

/ˈflɪm.zi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A thin or fragile material.

They used flimsy for the prototype, knowing it would only be temporary.

adjective

Easily damaged or broken; weak or fragile.

The flimsy paper tore apart when it got wet.

Not having much strength or substance; insubstantial.

His argument was flimsy and failed to convince anyone.

Lacking in seriousness or solidity; trivial.

She dismissed his flimsy excuses with a wave of her hand.

Originates from the early 19th century, possibly from a dialectal variant of 'flimsy', meaning weak or delicate.

a flimsy excuse

an unconvincing or weak reason for something.

flimsy evidence

insufficient or weak proof of something.

flimsy argument

a weak or poorly constructed line of reasoning.

fragile

easily broken or damaged.

tenuous

very weak or slight.

shabby

in poor condition through long or hard use.

Weak in character or resolve.

He's a bit flimsy when it comes to making tough decisions.

Of poor quality or not credible.

The flimsy report didn't convince anyone.