Flimsy
Flimsy adjective - Not likely to be true or to occur.
Usage example: “The check is in the mail” is a pretty flimsy and tired excuse
Preposterous and flimsy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preposterous" instead an adjective "Flimsy".
Preposterous
Preposterous adjective - Conceived or made without regard for reason or reality.
Flimsy and preposterous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flimsy" instead an adjective "Preposterous".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- dubious and flimsy
- dubious and preposterous
- questionable and flimsy
- questionable and preposterous
- doubtful and flimsy
- doubtful and preposterous
- implausible and flimsy
- implausible and preposterous
- foolish and flimsy
- foolish and preposterous
- incredible and flimsy
- incredible and preposterous
- unbelievable and flimsy
- unbelievable and preposterous
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