Definition of TENUOUS

tenuous

Meanings

  • having thin consistency
    • "a tenuous fluid"
  • very thin in gauge or diameter
    • "a tenuous thread"
  • lacking substance or significance; ; ; ; a fragile claim to fame"
    • "a tenuous argument"

Synonyms

flimsy, fragile, slight, thin

Scrabble Score: 7

tenuous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
tenuous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tenuous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

tenuous is a valid Words With Friends word