Unsubstantial

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnsəbˈstænʃəl/

Definitions of unsubstantial

adjective describing something that lacks substance or solidity; not substantial

Example Sentences

A1 The paper was so thin and unsubstantial that it tore easily.

A2 She felt like her arguments were unsubstantial compared to those of her classmates.

B1 The evidence presented in the case was deemed unsubstantial by the jury.

B2 The company's claims of success were proven to be unsubstantial after further investigation.

C1 The unsubstantial nature of the theory was revealed through rigorous testing and analysis.

C2 Despite the author's attempts to make the characters seem real, they ultimately came across as unsubstantial and one-dimensional.

Examples of unsubstantial in a Sentence

formal The evidence presented in court was deemed unsubstantial by the judge.

informal I don't trust that unsubstantial rumor going around.

slang That theory is totally unsubstantial, dude.

figurative Her promises turned out to be as unsubstantial as air.

Grammatical Forms of unsubstantial

past tense

unsubstantiated

plural

unsubstantials

comparative

less unsubstantial

superlative

least unsubstantial

present tense

unsubstantializes

future tense

will unsubstantiate

perfect tense

has unsubstantiated

continuous tense

is unsubstantiating

singular

unsubstantial

positive degree

unsubstantial

infinitive

to unsubstantiate

gerund

unsubstantiating

participle

unsubstantiated

Origin and Evolution of unsubstantial

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unsubstantial' originated from the Latin word 'substantialis' meaning 'real, essential'. The prefix 'un-' was added to denote the opposite meaning.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unsubstantial' has evolved to describe something lacking in substance or solidity, often used to refer to something insubstantial or flimsy.