insubstantial

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

ruОписывает то, что лишено физической субстанции, прочности или значимости; не твёрдое, не содержательное или не конкретное.esDescribe algo que carece de sustancia física, solidez o importancia; que no es sólido, no tiene contenido o no es concreto.frDécrit ce qui manque de substance matérielle, de solidité ou d'importance ; qui n'est pas tangible, consistant ou significatif.deBezeichnet etwas, das keine körperliche Substanz, Festigkeit oder Bedeutung hat; nicht greifbar, nicht gehaltvoll oder nicht konkret.ptDescreve aquilo que carece de substância física, solidez ou importância; que não é sólido, consistente ou concreto.zh形容某物缺乏实体、坚固性或重要性；不实在、空洞或没有具体内容。arيصف ما يفتقر إلى الجوهر المادي أو المتانة أو الأهمية؛ غير صلب أو غير جوهري أو غير ملموس.

1. Lacking substance or reality C1 formal

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

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

   ruНесущественныйesCarecer de sustancia o realidadfrSans substancedeWesenlosptInsubstancialzh虚幻的arغير جوهري

   Synonyms: airyetherealghostlyillusoryimaginaryimmaterialincorporealintangibleshadowyspectralunrealunsubstantialvaporous

   Antonyms: concretematerialrealsolidsubstantialtangible

2. Lacking nutritional value C1 formal

   Not providing enough nourishment or calories.

   • 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.

   ruНепитательныйesde escaso valor nutritivofrPeu nutritifdeNährstoffarmptPouco nutritivozh无营养的arقليل القيمة الغذائية

   Synonyms: emptyunsubstantial

   Antonyms: fatteningnourishingnutritioussubstantial

• more insubstantial comparative form
• most insubstantial superlative form