insubstantial

• Bezeichnet etwas, das keine körperliche Substanz, Festigkeit oder Bedeutung hat; nicht greifbar, nicht gehaltvoll oder nicht konkret.

Describes something that lacks physical substance, strength, or significance; not solid, meaningful, or concrete.

1. Lacking substance or realityC1formal

   Not having a solid or material form; unreal or imaginary.

   Wesenlos

   • The ghostly figure appeared insubstantial and transparent.
   • His arguments were insubstantial and failed to convince anyone.
   • The dream felt vivid but was ultimately insubstantial.

   Synonymeairyetherealghostlyillusoryimaginaryimmaterialincorporealintangibleshadowyspectralunrealunsubstantialvaporous

   Antonymeconcretematerialrealsolidsubstantialtangible

2. Lacking nutritional valueC1formal

   Not providing enough nourishment or calories.

   Nährstoffarm

   • The meal was insubstantial, leaving everyone hungry.
   • Snacks like chips and candy are often insubstantial.
   • A diet of only insubstantial foods can lead to health issues.

   Synonymeemptyunsubstantial

   Antonymefatteningnourishingnutritioussubstantial