flimsily

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière fragile, peu solide ou mal construite ». Décrit des actions ou des objets auxquels il manque de la solidité, de la robustesse ou de la force de persuasion.

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.

   de manière fragile

   • 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.

   Synonymesdelicatelyinsubstantiallyshakilyslightinglytenuouslythinlyweakly

   Antonymesfirmlyrobustlysolidlystronglysturdily

2. In a unconvincing or weak mannerC1formal

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

   de manière peu convaincante

   • 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.

   Synonymesfeeblyimplausiblyinadequatelyinsubstantiallypoorlyshakilytenuouslythinlyunconvincinglyweakly

   Antonymesconvincinglyfirmlysolidlystronglysubstantially