insubstantial

Example Sentences

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Every dish you imagine feels either too heavy or too insubstantial.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

Many who do, such as Dan Aykroyd, say very nice things that are insubstantial; Ryan Reynolds is one of the few who comment critically on Mr. Chase’s comedic style, which is highly enlightening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

The UN's cultural agency said that despite "significant growth in production", the business of film-making across the continent was hindered by issues such as piracy, insubstantial training opportunities and a lack of official film institutions.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

It’s a majority white district, with not insubstantial Asian and Latino populations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

“You and everything here appear equally insubstantial from my perspective. Perhaps we will be able to discuss it at greater length another time. Come with me.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern