tenuous

/ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

Meanings

adjective

Thin in substance or consistency.

Examples :

"The soup was so tenuous that it looked like flavored water rather than a hearty meal. "

adjective

Insubstantial.

Examples :

"His argument was not convincing in the debate, considering how tenuous it was."

quality abstract

Related Words

rather verb

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

To prefer; to prefer to.

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "

debate noun

/dɪˈbeɪt/

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

"After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion."

considering verb

/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

thin noun

/ˈθɪn/

A loss or tearing of paper from the back of a stamp, although not sufficient to create a complete hole.

"The stamp had a small thin on the back, but it was still usable for mailing the letter. "

flavored verb

/ˈfleɪvərd/ /ˈfleɪvəd/

To add flavoring to something.

"She flavored her water with a slice of lemon. "

hearty noun

/ˈhɑːti/ /ˈhɑɹti/

A term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.

"The captain shouted a hearty to his crew, encouraging them to finish the loading. "

consistency noun

/kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/

Local coherence.

"The teacher praised the student for the consistency in his homework, noticing how each assignment demonstrated a clear understanding of the material. "

argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

convincing verb

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

"The teacher convinced the students that the answer was B by explaining the formula clearly. "

water noun

/ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈwaːʈər] /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."

insubstantial adjective

/ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃəl/ /ˌɪnsəpˈstænʃəl/

Lacking substance; not real or strong.

"The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car."