flimsy
8 antonyms for flimsy — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
“The umbrella was so flimsy it snapped in the first gust of wind.”
Opposites
2. adj
Unconvincing or weak, especially describing an argument or excuse.
“The lawyer dismissed the alibi as a flimsy excuse.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use flimsy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flimsy excuse
flimsy material
flimsy evidence
Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly related to flim-flam ("nonsense, trickery") or a reshuffling of film ("thin layer") with the suffix -sy.
Full origin of flimsy →Frequently asked questions
What does “flimsy” mean?
The word “flimsy” means easily broken or damaged; not sturdy. In plain terms, thin and weak — either physically (flimsy material) or logically (a flimsy excuse).
How do you pronounce “flimsy”?
“Flimsy” is pronounced FLIHM-zee (/ˈflɪmzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “flimsy” in a sentence?
Here is “flimsy” used in a sentence: “The umbrella was so flimsy it snapped in the first gust of wind.”
What part of speech is “flimsy”?
“Flimsy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “flimsy” have?
“Flimsy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
