Stringy

usgb/ˈstrɪŋi/
adjective

Something that is long, thin and flexible, similar to a string or thread.

After overcooking the pasta, it became stringy and unappetizing.
Visual representation of "stringy" - Something that is long, thin and flexible, similar to a string or thread.
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Visual representation of "stringy"
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Not Always Negative

While 'stringy' can suggest poor quality, it's not always negative; it can simply describe appearance.

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The artisan crafted a stringy silver necklace.
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Physical Description

'Stringy' often relates to the physical attributes of objects that resemble strings or threads.

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The stringy roots of the plant stretched out in the water.
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