Synonyms of flimsy

flimsy

adjective

ˈflim-zē 

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

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

Examples of flimsy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fabric of space-time, at its smallest scales, was loosely woven, chewed by moths, too flimsy to bear the weight of the world. —Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024

In 1968, the face of Frankenstein’s monster came to life with a glint in its gaping hollow eyes, as a 5-year-old Howard Harris peered through the eye sockets of the flimsy plastic mask. —René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024

Medical journals and conferences regularly reject presentations and articles that overturn conventional wisdom, even when that wisdom is based on flimsy underlying data. —Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024

Its low price is part of its spiritual appeal, as is its flimsy, lightweight feel. —Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2024