insubstantial

Example Sentences

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Scarlet’s good intentions to end wars by way of sheer determination to do what’s right might prove insubstantial in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 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

The ads that failed were ultimately insubstantial, or otherwise objectionable.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2024

But looking at Dimple’s open face, hearing her earnest questions, his usual inhibitions turned to puffs of cloud, insubstantial, floating away as he tried to grasp them.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon