Flimsy
/ˈflɪm.zi/
Easily broken or not strong; like a thin piece of paper that can tear easily.
Examples
- The flimsy paper airplane we made in class fell apart before it could fly very far.
- During art class, I realized my flimsy glue stick couldn't hold the heavy decorations on my project.
- I tried to carry the flimsy cardboard box, but it broke open and spilled my toys everywhere.
Synonyms
weak
thin
delicate
fragile
lightweight
airy
Antonyms
strong
sturdy
thick
durable
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