flimsy

• Beschreibt etwas, das schwach, dünn oder schlecht gemacht ist und oft keine Festigkeit oder solide Grundlage hat.

Describes something that is weak, thin, or poorly made, often lacking strength or substance.

1. Weak or fragileB1formal

   Easily broken or damaged; lacking strength or solidity.

   Fragil

   • The flimsy cardboard box collapsed under the weight of the books.
   • She wore a flimsy dress that offered no protection from the cold wind.
   • The old bridge was too flimsy to support heavy traffic.

   Synonymefragilefrailinsubstantialrickety

   Antonymedurablefirmrobustsolidstrongsturdysubstantialtough

2. Unconvincing or weakB2formal

   Lacking substance, logic, or credibility; not convincing.

   Nicht überzeugend

   • He offered a flimsy excuse for being late to the meeting.
   • The evidence against the suspect was flimsy and circumstantial.
   • Her argument was too flimsy to persuade the committee.

   Synonymefeebleimplausibleinadequatepoorshakythintransparentunconvincingunsatisfactoryweak

   Antonymeconvincingsolidsoundstrongsubstantial