Unsubstantial

Unsubstantial
Unsubstantial Un`sub*stan"tial, a. Lacking in matter or substance; visionary; chimerical. [1913 Webster]

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  • unsubstantial — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Flimsy] Syn. fragile, frail, thin; see light 5 . 2. [Unreal] Syn. visionary, vaporous, imaginary; see fantastic 1 , unbelievable . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Having no body, form, or substance . bodiless,… …   English dictionary for students

  • unsubstantial — adj. not solid, not concrete, lacking a foundation; flimsy, weak …   English contemporary dictionary

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