insubstantial
adjectiveLacking strength, solidity, or enough supporting substance.
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Clear all filtersdepopulation
nounA substantial reduction in the number of people living in a place.
disparity
nounA substantial difference or inequality.
extensive
adjectiveCovering a large area, range, or amount.
flimsy
adjectiveWeak in substance, construction, or supporting evidence.
illusive
adjectiveBased on or producing a misleading appearance or illusion.
liquidity
nounThe ease and speed with which an asset can be traded or converted to money without a substantial loss in value.
lucrative
adjectiveProducing substantial financial gain.
metamorphosis
nounA substantial transformation in form or character.
Substantial transformation
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overhaul
nounA thorough examination and substantial repair, revision, or improvement.
Thorough revision or repair
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revamp
verbTo revise or rebuild something substantially.
robust
adjectiveStrong, vigorous, or able to withstand difficulty.
sleazy
adjectiveSordid or disreputable; also flimsy and of poor quality.
Sordid or disreputable
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tangible
adjectiveCapable of being touched or clearly demonstrated.
Physically perceptible
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tenuous
adjectiveWeak, slight, or not strongly supported.
vacuous
adjectiveLacking meaningful thought, substance, or ideas.
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