Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Tenuous.
Tenuous - as an adjective satellite
Tenuous - as an adjective
Thin in substance or consistency.
Example: "Far from being amicable, the numbers seemed to turn their backs on each other, and i couldn't find a pair with even the most tenuous connection."
Insubstantial.
Example: "His argument was not convincing in the debate, considering how tenuous it was."
Example Sentences
"Her tenuous grasp on reality made it difficult for others to relate to her."
"The company's financial situation is tenuous at best."
"They have a tenuous connection to the political scandal."
"The evidence against him is only tenuous and circumstantial."
"Their friendship has become tenuous over the years."
Word Game Points
Is TENUOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tenuous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TENUOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is TENUOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tenuous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTENUOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is TENUOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tenuous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTENUOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.