flimsy

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈflɪmzi/

Adjective

figuratively

Likely to bend or break under pressure. / (figuratively) Weak; ill-founded.

Japanese Meaning

圧力で曲がったり折れたりしやすい / （比喩的に）弱く、根拠のない

The cardboard box was so flimsy that it collapsed under the weight of the books.

その段ボール箱はとてももろく、本の重さで崩れてしまった。

Sense（1）

Likely to bend or break under pressure.

He expected the flimsy structure to collapse at any moment.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) Weak; ill-founded.

a flimsy excuse

flimsier

（ comparative ）

more flimsy

（ comparative ）

flimsiest

（ superlative ）

most flimsy

（ superlative ）