unsubstantial
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Definition of unsubstantial
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Synonyms & Antonyms for unsubstantial
Synonyms
bodiless, ethereal, formless, immaterial, incorporeal, insubstantial, nonmaterial, nonphysical, spiritual, unbodied
Antonyms
bodily, corporeal, material, physical, substantial
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As a result, the benefits of meditation have, in many cases, been overblown thanks to headlines harping on awesome-sounding but unsubstantial studies. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What Meditation Can—and Can’t—Do for Your Health," 11 Sep. 2018 Fredenberger says that even the language in the agreement is unsubstantial and vague. — Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, "For 'accidental Americans,' the hidden costs prove taxing," 4 May 2018 Uniqlo’s AIRism briefs were extraordinarily lightweight, but the barely-there style might feel too unsubstantial. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "The Best Men’s Underwear for Your Budget: We Tested 45 Kinds," 6 Mar. 2018 Southerners will find an excuse to monogram just about anything, even items as small or unsubstantial as napkins or house slippers. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, "How to Monogram with a Double Name," 24 Jan. 2018 As a result, the benefits of meditation have, in many cases, been overblown thanks to headlines harping on awesome-sounding but unsubstantial studies. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What Meditation Can—and Can’t—Do for Your Health," 11 Sep. 2018 Fredenberger says that even the language in the agreement is unsubstantial and vague. — Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, "For 'accidental Americans,' the hidden costs prove taxing," 4 May 2018 Uniqlo’s AIRism briefs were extraordinarily lightweight, but the barely-there style might feel too unsubstantial. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "The Best Men’s Underwear for Your Budget: We Tested 45 Kinds," 6 Mar. 2018 Southerners will find an excuse to monogram just about anything, even items as small or unsubstantial as napkins or house slippers. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, "How to Monogram with a Double Name," 24 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unsubstantial.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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