flimsy

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Learn the meaning of flimsy with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

flimsy

(adjective)

Meaning

easily broken or damaged

Example

"The flimsy tent couldn't withstand the strong winds overnight."

Synonyms

fragileweak

Antonyms

sturdystrong

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English 'flimsy', meaning weak or insubstantial.
Related word forms
  • noun: flimsiness

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