insubstantial

• Décrit ce qui manque de substance matérielle, de solidité ou d'importance ; qui n'est pas tangible, consistant ou significatif.

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.

   Sans substance

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

   Synonymesairyetherealghostlyillusoryimaginaryimmaterialincorporealintangibleshadowyspectralunrealunsubstantialvaporous

   Antonymesconcretematerialrealsolidsubstantialtangible

2. Lacking nutritional valueC1formal

   Not providing enough nourishment or calories.

   Peu nutritif

   • 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.

   Synonymesemptyunsubstantial

   Antonymesfatteningnourishingnutritioussubstantial