thin; frail; weak; inadequate
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesadjective
thin (clothing); insufficient for cold weather
Used primarily to describe clothing being too thin for the temperature.
It's freezing and covered in snow. Is it okay to wear such thin clothes?
It's windy outside; you're dressed too lightly, put on a coat.
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The quilt for winter cannot be too thin.
adjective
frail; delicate (physical constitution)
Describes a person's physical build as weak or not robust.
She has been sickly since childhood and has a frail constitution.
He looks thin and frail, but he's quite strong.
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After this serious illness, his body has become even more delicate.
adjective
weak; inadequate; insubstantial (strength, argument, content, etc.)
Used metaphorically to describe lack of strength, depth, or substance in abstract concepts.
Our company is currently short-staffed and urgently needs to hire.
The enemy force is weak; we can attempt an attack.
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The content of this report is too insubstantial; it needs more data support.
His argument is weak and cannot convince the judges.