tenuous

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ˈtɛn

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vēs

/tˈɛnjuːəs/

Definition & Meaning of "tenuous"in English

tenuous

ADJECTIVE

very weak or insubstantial

flimsy

lame

thin

unconvincing

unpersuasive

Disapproving

Formal

Examples

The connection between the two events was tenuous at best, with little evidence to support it.

His tenuous grasp of the subject became clear during the difficult exam.

very delicate or thin

slender

thin

Formal

Examples

The spider 's web was so tenuous that even the slightest breeze could break it.

The tenuous thread of hope she clung to faded as each day passed without any news.

(of liquids) having a weak or diluted consistency, similar to being thin or watery

fluid

runny

soupy

thin

watery

Examples

The soup was disappointingly tenuous, lacking the rich flavor she had hoped for.

After adding too much water, the sauce became tenuous and lost its thickness.

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Definition & Meaning of "tenuous"in English

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