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tenuous

adjective

/ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

Meaning

Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.

The evidence against him is quite tenuous.

weak, fragile, thin, slight, insubstantial

strong, solid, firm

tenuous link, tenuous argument, tenuous relationship, tenuous connection

easily altered or unstable; prone to change

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.

extremely distressing or upsetting

based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible