insubstantial

🇺🇸 /ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃl/
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adjective
R

lacking in strength, size, or importance

The insubstantial walls of the old house made it difficult to keep warm.

R

lacking in substance or reality

His insubstantial arguments were easily dismissed by the judge.

translation

adj. lacking in strength, size, or importance; lacking in substance or reality