Meaning
flimsy, unfounded
- lacking solid foundation, substance, or validity
- physically thin, weak, or lacking firmness
In a sentence
Le prove presentate dall'accusa si sono rivelate del tutto inconsistenti.
The evidence presented by the prosecution proved to be entirely flimsy.
Non trovi che la sua tesi sia troppo debole e inconsistente?
Don't you find his thesis too weak and insubstantial?
Non possiamo respingere la domanda solo per motivi così inconsistenti.
We cannot reject the application merely on such groundless reasons.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inconsistente | masculine · singular |
| inconsistente | feminine · singular |
| inconsistenti | masculine · plural |
| inconsistenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used frequently for arguments, accusations, or evidence that lack factual backing.
- Unlike English 'inconsistent' (often meaning contradictory), it primarily means flimsy, baseless, or insubstantial.