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flimsy Synonyms

Another word for flimsy

Choosing another word for flimsy depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Light, thin, and insubstantial in structure or material; easily damaged or broken.

Usage Example

"The garden shed had a insubstantial roof that barely survived the winter windstorm."

Strongest
insubstantial
fragile
Strong
frail
rickety
ramshackle
shoddy
delicate
thin
Weak
sheer

• adjective (Context 2)

Lacking plausibility, substance, or convincing force (especially of an excuse, argument, or pretext).

Usage Example

"The committee rejected the proposal because the financial projections were based on weak assumptions."

Strongest
weak
tenuous
unconvincing
Strong
feeble
implausible
transparent
shallow
frivolous

• noun (Context 3)

A very thin sheet of paper (such as onionskin or transfer paper) formerly used by journalists and typists to make multiple carbon copies, or a document typed on such paper.

Usage Example

"The archivist carefully unfolded the yellowed onionskin containing the original telegraph dispatch."

Strong
onionskin

Opposites of flimsy

The opposite of flimsy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sturdy
convincing
sound
solid
compelling
substantial
durable
cogent
See all opposites of flimsy

• Nearby Words

flimflam
flimsily
flimsiness
flimsy
flinch
flinchingly
flinders

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flimsy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flimsy
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