flimsiness (Meaning)

Wordnet

flimsiness (n)

the property of weakness by virtue of careless construction

Webster

flimsiness (n.)

The state or quality of being flimsy.

flimsiness Sentence Examples

  1. The flimsy paper airplane fluttered harmlessly to the ground.
  2. The house's structure was so flimsy that it swayed in the slightest breeze.
  3. The flimsy excuse she gave for her tardiness did not convince the teacher.
  4. The flimsy argument failed to hold water and was quickly dismissed.
  5. The flimsy fabric of the dress tore easily, revealing the undergarments beneath.
  6. The flimsy reputation of the company made it difficult to trust their products.
  7. The flimsy evidence presented in court was not sufficient to convict the accused.
  8. The flimsy truce between the warring factions was easily broken when tensions flared.
  9. The flimsy hope that she had clung to for so long finally dissipated.
  10. The flimsy excuses he gave for his failures only served to make his shortcomings more apparent.

FAQs About the word flimsiness

the property of weakness by virtue of careless constructionThe state or quality of being flimsy.

fragility, daintiness, brittleness,insubstantiality, exquisiteness, wispiness, delicacy, diaphanousness,fineness, friability

roughness, coarseness, rudeness, solidity, roughness, coarseness, firmness, firmness, rudeness, solidity

The flimsy paper airplane fluttered harmlessly to the ground.

The house's structure was so flimsy that it swayed in the slightest breeze.

The flimsy excuse she gave for her tardiness did not convince the teacher.

The flimsy argument failed to hold water and was quickly dismissed.