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insubstantial
adjective
Lacking material form or substance; unreal
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adjective
Lacking material form or substance; unreal
“As insubstantial as a dream”
adjective
Lacking solidity or strength
“A flimsy table”
adjective
Lacking in nutritive value
“An insubstantial and unsatisfying meal”
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As insubstantial as a dream
An insubstantial mirage on the horizon
A flimsy table
Flimsy construction
Vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction
An insubstantial and unsatisfying meal
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