flimsy

Example Sentences

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But the key point where these arcs intersect is pretty flimsy, hinging on convincing us that Grace, the greatest guy in the universe, has a personality defect that we don’t believe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The sturdy tray table was a dream to work on, unlike the flimsy ones in economy on every airline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

With the Cuban economy in freefall since the coronavirus pandemic, no gas has been delivered to Brenei's flimsy home in a Havana suburb for months.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

A former DoD official who asked not to be named told the BBC on Thursday that Hegseth's grounds for either measure were "extremely flimsy".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The shovel was flimsy, but better than using her hands.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn