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flimsy

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/ˈflɪm.zi/ · flim-sy

Lacking solidity or strength; weak.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Lacking solidity or strength; weak.

مضبوطی یا طاقت میں کمی؛ کمزور۔

کمزور

kamzor

Formal: خفی

Synonyms

weakfragileinsubstantialکمزورنازکپست

Antonyms

strongsturdysolidمضبوطپائیدارثابت

Common Collocations

  • flimsy evidence
  • flimsy excuse
  • flimsy construction

Example Sentences

The flimsy material tore easily during the storm.

کمزور مواد طوفان کے دوران آسانی سے پھٹ گیا。

Kamzor mawaad toofan ke doran aasani se phat gaya.

His flimsy excuse for being late was not convincing.

وقت پر نہ پہنچنے کا اس کا کمزور عذر قابل یقین نہیں تھا۔

Waqt par nah pohanchne ka is ka kamzor uzr qabil-e-yaqeen nah tha.

The flimsy structure was at risk of collapsing.

کمزور ڈھانچہ گرنے کا خطرہ لے رہا تھا۔

Kamzor dhaancha girne ka khatara le raha tha.

Easily Confused With

fuzzy:Fuzzy means covered with fine hairs or not clear, while flimsy refers to something weak or insubstantial.

Word Family

flimsiness
nounکمزوری
flimsily
adverbکمزور طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of flimsy as a flimsy piece of paper that bends easily.

Imagine a thin, crumpled piece of paper that can be torn easily.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھول سونپے ہیں کمزور لوگ احساس کو، نہ ہو گھبرانے کا جواں کہیں بھی سرتاج کو۔

Phool sonpay hain kamzor log ehsas ko, Nah ho ghabranay ka jawn kahin bhi sirtaj ko.

Weak people submit flowers to emotions, let not the young be nervous anywhere, O crown.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کمزور کی رسی ہونا

Kamzor ki rassi hona

To be weak like a rope.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "flimsy" — thin and weak

First known use: 17th century

The word 'flimsy' has been used since the 17th century, originally describing material that was thin and easily destroyed.