Tenuous

Meaning

Very weak, slight, or insubstantial; lacking a sound basis.

Origin / Etymology

Latin tenuis (thin, slender)

Synonyms

Flimsy Fragile Insubstantial

Antonyms

Robust Substantial Sound

Example Sentence

"Without enforceable safeguards, the link between digital surveillance and genuine national security remains tenuous and open to misuse."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 Polity, GS3 Internal Security and Essay answers to question a claimed but poorly grounded connection.

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