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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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