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insubstantial

/ɪnˈsʌbstəntiəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does insubstantial mean?

adjective

Lacking substance or material reality; lacking weight or importance. Not substantial or solid.

Example

"The fireworks display was an insubstantial attempt to entertain the crowd."

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