Word Finder - flimsier

definition

Likely to bend or break under pressure.

example

He expected the flimsy structure to collapse at any moment.

synonyms

• flexible
• fragile
• shaky
• weak

definition

Weak; ill-founded.

example

a flimsy excuse

synonyms

• feeble
• unconvincing
• weak

Here, the back-up network for would-be graduate entrepreneurs is much flimsier.

The thinner plastic holders are flimsier, do not last as long as the other types of holders, and are more of a risk for the infection of your contacts.

If you do choose to purchase a carrying case with a flimsier contact holder, you need to replace the holder more frequently than that.

The plastic or metal may be flimsier, the hinges less sturdy, and the designer logo may easily be scratched off.

Waist cinchers with effective boning will cost more, as will materials like leather that help you hold your shape better than flimsier fabrics.