Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: flimsy

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

According to the RAC: "While light, flimsy and impractical footwear can be dangerous, so can sturdy, robust shoes, such as walking or snow boots.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/highway-code-rule-could-see-27089848

“Amit Shah made a flimsy declaration that if the BJP would get 35 seats from Bengal in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, he would topple the democratically-elected Bengal government in 2025.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/tmc-shahs-claim-of-toppling-state-govt-by-2025-concerning-exposes-conspiracy-8557101/

And the supermarkets listened, and the brown paper bags were replaced by flimsy plastic bags which were okay, until you carried anything heavier that a two-litre milk carton, because the handles would break and everything would fall on the floor.

Source: https://www.braidwoodtimes.com.au/story/8313425/grumpy-old-man-ive-got-this-shopping-caper-in-the-bag/?src=rss

Anti-death penalty campaigners say that the case encapsulates Singapore’s ardent use of capital punishment, which is often imposed despite flimsy or circumstantial evidence.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/singapore-executes-man-over-cannabis-trafficking-plot/

Chauvin’s lawyers were in court on Wednesday arguing what appeared to be a flimsy, if not completely desperate case, considering the overwhelming amount of evidence that helped convict the disgraced former police officer.

Source: https://newsone.com/4489463/derek-chauvin-appeal/

He added: “The now First Minister’s flimsy recovery plan has completely failed to remobilise frontline services.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23478805.less-two-thirds-e-patients-seen-four-hours/?ref=rss

I found it easy to pack them and they aren’t flimsy, so I didn’t worry about them losing their shape.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/racheldunkel/travel-products-from-target-if-youre-determined-to-only

In his caption, the logistics manager said his wife, a pastor's daughter, left their home in Benin and moved to on flimsy excuses to engage in nonsense.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1565949-a-pastors-daughter-o-israel-shares-video-wife-packing-friend-abuja/

Instead of flimsy pins, universal socket wrenches have robust metal pins that push inward.

Source: https://www.slashgear.com/1376831/essential-garage-gadgets/

Libyan departures used to be riskier, he said, but because Tunisia-based smugglers have been using particularly flimsy vessels lately, that route is becoming increasingly deadlier.

Source: https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/national/23704822.two-dead-30-missing-migrant-boats-capsize-south-italian-island/?ref=rss

MANILA, Philippines —If the main airport in the country has to close for some flimsy technical reason, it could threaten national security.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1711938/senators-think-air-traffic-hitch-not-ordinary-may-have-huge-natl-security-implications

Many Ministers, during that period, were in the habit of evading summons to the National for one flimsy reason or the other.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/understanding-akpabios-thesis-on-the-imperative-of-legislative-compliance-by-emeka-nwosu/

Noa’s failing and leaving all but confirmed Ana being under Sergio’s spell, even if the reasoning behind it was flimsy, as Ana only saw herself in Sergio because they were both seen as exceptionally gifted but also as outcasts during childhood.

Source: https://screenrant.com/muted-show-ending-explained/

No premise was too flimsy to get thrown on to the pile of spurious evidence.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/18/thick-of-it-iraq-war-anger-truth-tony-blair-power

Our speech is being restricted to protect flimsy political ideas and ruthless corporate interest – and everyone knows it.

Source: https://www.spectator.com.au/2023/09/paul-fletcher-the-father-of-australian-censorship/

“The afterthought and flimsy reason being that the 14th of September 2023, earlier scheduled for the hearing of the case, has caught up with the Supreme Court’s Annual vacation.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/08/nnamdi-kanu-supreme-court-subverting-justice-over-flimsy-excuse-ipob-queries-continuous-case-adjournment.html

The attorney and former New York City mayor had nothing positive to say about Briggs either, arguing he’s a politically motivated prosecutor with a flimsy case.

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/tv/rudy-giuliani-goes-off-on-damn-liar-stormy-daniels-on-newsmax-blasts-da-for-targeting-trump-over-personal-sexual-situation/