Flimsily
adverb
In a way that has not been carefully or properly constructed or made.
The table was flimsily built and wobbled when touched.
Often appears as...
- flimsily constructed
- flimsily made
adverb
In a way that is not convincing or believable.
His argument was flimsily supported by vague evidence.
Often appears as...
- flimsily supported
- flimsily justified
adverb
In a way that has not been carefully or properly constructed or made.
The table was flimsily built and wobbled when touched.
Often appears as...
- flimsily constructed
- flimsily made
adverb
In a way that is not convincing or believable.
His argument was flimsily supported by vague evidence.
Often appears as...
- flimsily supported
- flimsily justified
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Construction Quality
Use 'flimsily' to express poor workmanship or materials in physical objects.
The flimsily attached handle came off the cup.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-durability
'Flimsily' often implies the object may break or fail easily due to substandard construction.
My flimsily attached bookshelf is a safety concern.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Use
Items described as 'flimsily' made are often intended for short-term use.
She bought a flimsily made umbrella just to get through the day.
Pro Tip 1/3Construction Quality
Use 'flimsily' to express poor workmanship or materials in physical objects.
The flimsily attached handle came off the cup.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-durability
'Flimsily' often implies the object may break or fail easily due to substandard construction.
My flimsily attached bookshelf is a safety concern.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Use
Items described as 'flimsily' made are often intended for short-term use.
She bought a flimsily made umbrella just to get through the day.
Pro Tip 1/3Construction Quality
Use 'flimsily' to express poor workmanship or materials in physical objects.
The flimsily attached handle came off the cup.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-durability
'Flimsily' often implies the object may break or fail easily due to substandard construction.
My flimsily attached bookshelf is a safety concern.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Use
Items described as 'flimsily' made are often intended for short-term use.
She bought a flimsily made umbrella just to get through the day.
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