English Synonym Finder

flimsy

Definitions

Lacking physical strength or solidity; easily damaged or broken.

Not convincing or plausible; weak and insubstantial.

Examples

The flimsy cardboard box collapsed under the weight of the heavy books.

He offered a flimsy excuse for why he was late to the meeting again.

The tent was far too flimsy to withstand the strong winds of the storm.

Synonyms

fragile frail weak shaky feeble rickety slight

Antonyms

sturdy strong robust durable solid tough substantial