Tenuous

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What Does Tenuous Mean?

  • 微弱的
  • 稀薄的
  • 脆弱的
  • 不稳固的
  • 空洞的

Tenuous Pronunciation

/ˈtɛnjuəs/

Tenuous Definition

adjective

Definition

Very weak or slight; having little substance or strength.

In ZH

非常微弱或轻微；没有多少实质或力量。

How to Use Tenuous in a Sentence

  • The connection between the two theories is rather tenuous.
  • Her grasp of the subject was tenuous at best.
  • They had only a tenuous friendship based on past experiences.
  • The evidence for his claims was found to be quite tenuous.
  • Their tenuous hold on the lead made the final moments of the game very tense.

Synonyms for Tenuous