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tenuous

adjective

Weak, slight, or not strongly supported.

Weak or slight

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weak flimsy fragile slight insubstantial thin

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flimsy

adjective

Weak in substance, construction, or supporting evidence.

Lacking strength or substance

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weak insubstantial fragile tenuous thin unconvincing

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insubstantial

adjective

Lacking strength, solidity, or enough supporting substance.

Lacking solid substance

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flimsy tenuous weak slight thin unsubstantial

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precarious

adjective

Unstable, insecure, or exposed to danger or failure.

Unstable or insecure

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unstable insecure shaky uncertain fragile tenuous

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