Flimsy

Pronunciation: /ˈflɪmzi/

Definitions of flimsy

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'weak' or 'fragile'

Example Sentences

A1 The tent we bought was flimsy and easily blew away in the wind.

A2 She tried to repair the flimsy bookshelf with tape, but it kept falling apart.

B1 The flimsy excuse he gave for being late was not convincing.

B2 The flimsy evidence presented in court was quickly dismissed by the judge.

C1 The flimsy arguments in the report were easily refuted by experts in the field.

C2 The flimsy foundation of the company's financial plan was exposed during the audit.

Examples of flimsy in a Sentence

formal The flimsy structure of the building raised concerns about its safety.

informal I wouldn't trust that flimsy table to hold anything heavy.

slang The excuse he gave was so flimsy, I couldn't believe he thought we would buy it.

figurative Her argument was so flimsy, it fell apart under the slightest scrutiny.

Grammatical Forms of flimsy

• past tense: flimsied
• plural: flimsies
• comparative: flimsier
• superlative: flimsiest
• present tense: flimsies
• future tense: will be flimsy
• perfect tense: have been flimsy
• continuous tense: is being flimsy
• singular: flimsy
• positive degree: flimsy
• infinitive: to be flimsy
• gerund: being flimsy
• participle: flimsying

Origin and Evolution of flimsy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'flimsy' originated from the Middle English word 'flimsen' which means to sneer or mock.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flimsy' evolved to describe something lacking in strength or substance, shifting from a verb to an adjective with a negative connotation.