Term: flimsy
flimsy (adjective) /ˈflɪm.zi/
Similar to: fragile; breakable; weak; rickety; unsubstantial; superficial; unconvincing
Definition: Lacking strength, stability, or solid substance; easily broken or damaged, or (of an argument/excuse) weak and unconvincing.
Translation: trausls, vājš, ļodzīgs, nepārliecinošs
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
flimsy (adjective)1.
a) lacking in physical strength or substance - flimsy silks
b) of inferior materials and workmanship
2.
having little worth or plausibility - a flimsy excuse
chiefly British a lightweight paper used especially for multiple copies , also a document printed on flimsy
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
flimsy (adjective)1.
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
SYNONYMS:
cobwebby, filmy, frothy, gauzy, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial, sleazy, unsubstantialRELATED WORDS:
dainty, delicate, fine; feeble, fragile, frail; diaphanous, sheer, transparentNEAR ANTONYMS:
durable, knockabout, lasting, tough; coarse, heavy, rough, rude2.
not likely to be true or to occur
SYNONYMS:
doubtful, dubious, far-fetched, flimsy, questionable, unapt, unlikelyRELATED WORDS:
implausible, impossible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable; absurd, bizarre, crazy, fantastic ( fantastical), foolish, insane, nonsensical, odd, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, unreal, wild; outside, remote, slightNEAR ANTONYMS:
believable, conceivable, credible, earthly, imaginable, plausible; possible, potential; liable