Associations to the word «Tenuous»

Wiktionary

TENUOUS, adjective. Thin in substance or consistency.
TENUOUS, adjective. Insubstantial

Dictionary definition

TENUOUS, adjective. Having thin consistency; "a tenuous fluid".
TENUOUS, adjective. Very thin in gauge or diameter; "a tenuous thread".
TENUOUS, adjective. Lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; a fragile claim to fame".

Wise words

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.
Victor Hugo