English Synonym Finder

insubstantial

Definitions

Lacking strength and solidity; flimsy.

Not real or factual; imaginary or illusory.

Lacking importance, weight, or significance.

Examples

The ghost appeared as an insubstantial mist that vanished when the sun rose.

His argument was entirely insubstantial and failed to convince the skeptical committee.

Synonyms

flimsy ethereal tenuous airy slight fragile intangible

Antonyms

substantial solid sturdy tangible corporeal firm real