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unsubstantial

/ˌʌnˈsʌbstəntʃəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does unsubstantial mean?

adjective

Lacking substance or material reality; not substantial; lacking firmness or solidity.

Example

"The unsubstantial nature of the cloud made it difficult to grasp."

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