tenuous — very weak or slight; having little substance or strength
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very weak or slight; having little substance or strength
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈten.ju.əs/
Korean meaning: 매우 약한, 미약한; 근거가 부족한
Korean pronunciation: **테**뉴어스
Example Sentences
- My boss's explanation for his sudden wealth was so tenuous that even his pet goldfish looked suspicious.
- The peace agreement hangs by a tenuous thread.
- Her relationship with reality became increasingly tenuous after binge-watching 47 episodes of conspiracy documentaries.
tenuous
ADJECTIVE//ˈten.ju.əs//
very weak or slight; having little substance or strength
A worker stands on a tenuous wooden platform that bends dangerously
Ten? You? Us? Too weak to hold it — tenuous!
Ingenuous efforts meet tenuous holds, despite strenuous tries
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tenuis' meaning 'thin' or 'fine', derived from the verb 'tenere' (to hold or stretch). The word entered English through French influence during the Middle English period.
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📝Examples
“My boss's explanation for his sudden wealth was so tenuous that even his pet goldfish looked suspicious.”
“The peace agreement hangs by a tenuous thread.”
“Her relationship with reality became increasingly tenuous after binge-watching 47 episodes of conspiracy documentaries.”
“The company's financial position remains tenuous despite recent improvements.”
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