flimsily

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas schwach, instabil oder schlecht konstruiert ist. Es beschreibt Handlungen oder Objekte, denen es an Festigkeit, Solidität oder Überzeugungskraft fehlt.

An adverb meaning "in a weak, insubstantial, or poorly constructed manner." It describes actions or objects that lack strength, solidity, or convincing quality.

1. In a weak or fragile mannerB2formal

   Done in a way that lacks strength, solidity, or durability.

   Fragil

   • The tent was flimsily constructed and collapsed in the wind.
   • She flimsily attached the handle to the door.
   • The evidence was flimsily presented and easily dismissed.

   Synonymedelicatelyinsubstantiallyshakilyslightinglytenuouslythinlyweakly

   Antonymefirmlyrobustlysolidlystronglysturdily

2. In a unconvincing or weak mannerC1formal

   Done in a way that lacks substance, logic, or credibility.

   Schwach und wenig überzeugend

   • He flimsily argued his case without any supporting facts.
   • The excuse was flimsily made and no one believed it.
   • The plot of the movie was flimsily developed.

   Synonymefeeblyimplausiblyinadequatelyinsubstantiallypoorlyshakilytenuouslythinlyunconvincinglyweakly

   Antonymeconvincinglyfirmlysolidlystronglysubstantially