insubstantial — Lacking strength, solidity, or substance; not based on fact or having little importance or significance.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Lacking strength, solidity, or substance; not based on fact or having little importance or significance.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃəl/
Korean meaning: 실체가 없는, 허약한
Korean pronunciation: 인-섭-스탠-셜 (강세: 스탠)
Example Sentences
- My boss gave me an insubstantial raise - just enough to buy one extra coffee per month!
- The ghost looked so insubstantial that it kept walking through walls accidentally.
- The prosecution's case was built on insubstantial evidence.
insubstantial
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃəl//
Lacking strength, solidity, or substance; not based on fact or having little importance or significance.
Lacking strength, solidity, or substance; not based on fact or having little importance or significance.
Financial promises prove insubstantial when lacking real potential!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin substantialis meaning 'having substance or essence,' with the negative prefix 'in-' added to create the opposite meaning of 'lacking substance.'
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📝Examples
“My boss gave me an insubstantial raise - just enough to buy one extra coffee per month!”
“The ghost looked so insubstantial that it kept walking through walls accidentally.”
“The prosecution's case was built on insubstantial evidence.”
“Her diet consisted of insubstantial snacks rather than proper meals.”
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