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tenuous Synonyms

Another word for tenuous

Choosing another word for tenuous depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Very weak, slight, or insubstantial, especially regarding an argument, connection, or position.

Usage Example

"The historian noted that the link between the two ancient civilizations remained flimsy at best."

Strongest
flimsy
insubstantial
slight
Strong
weak
fragile
shaky
precarious
dubious
questionable

• adjective (Context 2)

Very slender, fine, or thin in physical form or consistency.

Usage Example

"Morning sunlight glistened on the fine threads of the spiderweb stretched across the garden gate."

Strongest
fine
slender
thin
Strong
delicate
gossamer
attenuated
threadlike
rarefied

Opposites of tenuous

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

substantial
thick
strong
dense
solid
secure
convincing
heavy
See all opposites of tenuous

• Nearby Words

tenting
tentlike
tentpole
tenuous
tenuously
tenure
tenured

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