flimsier; flimsiest
1
a
: lacking in physical strength or substance
flimsy silks
wore a flimsy dress
b
: of inferior materials and workmanship
flimsy construction
2
: having little worth or plausibility
a flimsy excuse
a movie with a flimsy plot
plural flimsies
chiefly British
: a lightweight paper used especially for multiple copies
also
: a document printed on flimsy
Examples of flimsy in a Sentence
Adjective
a flimsy piece of material
They have only the flimsiest of evidence against him.
a movie with a flimsy plot
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Another thing to consider is that worn rugs often have flimsy edges that won't completely lie flat on a floor, which gives off an incomplete look for a space.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
But in the end, a great experience can cover for a flimsy narrative, especially in theme parks.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
The fabric is lightweight and comfortable without appearing flimsy, and the wide-leg pants move beautifully while walking (and look great with a bandeau, FYI).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
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Adjective
Protective measures range from trimming at-risk tree branches to replacing flimsy exterior doors with stronger ones.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Another thing to consider is that worn rugs often have flimsy edges that won't completely lie flat on a floor, which gives off an incomplete look for a space.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
But in the end, a great experience can cover for a flimsy narrative, especially in theme parks.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
The fabric is lightweight and comfortable without appearing flimsy, and the wide-leg pants move beautifully while walking (and look great with a bandeau, FYI).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for flimsy
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“Flimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flimsy. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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