flimsy

• Descreve algo fraco, fino ou mal feito, frequentemente sem resistência ou solidez. Pode se referir a objetos frágeis, materiais finos ou argumentos e desculpas pouco convincentes.

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.

   Frágil

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfragilefrailinsubstantialrickety

   Antônimosdurablefirmrobustsolidstrongsturdysubstantialtough

2. Unconvincing or weakB2formal

   Lacking substance, logic, or credibility; not convincing.

   Pouco convincente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfeebleimplausibleinadequatepoorshakythintransparentunconvincingunsatisfactoryweak

   Antônimosconvincingsolidsoundstrongsubstantial