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insubstantial

/,ɪnsəb'stænʃəl/

Synonyms of insubstantial Antonyms of insubstantial Examples of insubstantial Usage of insubstantial Parts of insubstantial Definition that contains insubstantial Words sounding like insubstantial Explanation of insubstantial

adjective
lacking material form or substance; unreal
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"as insubstantial as a dream" "an insubstantial mirage on the horizon"

Similar:

unreal unsubstantial hollow shadowy stringy wraithlike aerial aeriform aery airy ethereal

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substantial
adjective
lacking solidity or strength
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"vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction"

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flimsy weak
adjective
lacking in nutritive value
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"an insubstantial and unsatisfying meal"

Similar:

unwholesome

Synonyms & Similar Words

weak hollow unreal aerial airy ethereal flimsy shadowy immaterial stringy unwholesome aery unsubstantial wraithlike aeriform nonmaterial insubstantiality