Flimsy rationalisation Synonyms

Definitions for Flimsy


  • (adjective) being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
  • (adjective) not likely to be true or to occur
  • (noun) a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies

Definitions for Rationalisation


  • (noun) the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
  • (noun) (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
  • (noun) systematic organization ; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale