flimsy
/ˈflɪmzi/adjective
Thin, light, or poorly made, so that it breaks or tears easily.
Example sentences
- “The flimsy folding chair collapsed as soon as he sat down.”
- “Don't pack glasses in such a flimsy cardboard box.”
- “Our flimsy tent blew away in the first strong wind.”
Common pairings: flimsy plastic, flimsy material, a flimsy door. It also describes a weak excuse or argument, and its opposite is 'sturdy'.