adjective
flimsy
weak and easily damaged
In more detail
1. (adjective) thin and weak; easily torn or broken
2. (adjective) not strong or convincing; lacking substance or validity
Examples
- 1. The flimsy paper tore easily when I folded it.
- 2. His excuse for being late was flimsy and unconvincing.
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