insubstantial
insubstantial · more insubstantial · most insubstantial
Lacking substance; not real or strongLacking substance; not real or strong.
US/ˌɪnsəbstˈænʃəl/
» The judge found the evidence of his guilt insubstantial.
Meaning
1 sensesLacking substance; not real or strong.
The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car.
lacking material form or substance; unreal
Examples
2 sentencesThe judge found the evidence of his guilt insubstantial.
They were given an insubstantial amount of food before being sent on their way.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
Probably from Middle French insubstantiel, from Latin insubstantiālis, from in- + substantProbably from Middle French insubstantiel, from Latin insubstantiālis, from in- + substantiālis. By surface analysis, in- + substantial.
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Forms
more insubstantial, most insubstantial| Comparative | more insubstantial Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most insubstantial Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
10 synonymsClose in meaning
- lacking material form or substance; unreal:unsubstantialunreal
- lacking solidity or strength:flimsy
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedinsubstantiality
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form