fadenscheinig
flimsy, weak (excuse)
English translations
- 01
threadbare
- 02
flimsy
- 03
insubstantial
- 04
tenuous
Word details
- German meaning
- So beschaffen, dass ein Mangel oder Fehler leicht erkennbar ist; unaufrichtig oder durchsichtig.
- English meaning
- Flimsy, unconvincing
- Synonym
- unglaubwürdig, durchsichtig
- German example
- Seine Entschuldigung war fadenscheinig.
- English example
- His excuse was flimsy.
- Comparative
- fadenscheinigerSuperlative: am fadenscheinigsten
- Opposite of
- specious, flimsy, dubiousbelastbar / fundiert / begründet
Related words
- unglaubwürdig
Incredible means not believable or convincing.
Example sentences with “fadenscheinig”
Das ist eine fadenscheinige Ausrede. (That is a flimsy excuse.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the literal meaning?
It comes from 'faden' (thread) + 'schein' (shine/look), meaning worn so thin you see the threads.