1. the quality or state of being tenuous; weakness, slightness, or lack of substance

Examples

• The tenuousness of the evidence made it difficult to build a strong case.
• She was concerned about the tenuousness of their friendship after the argument.
• The tenuousness of the rope made climbing dangerous.
• The theory’s tenuousness became apparent under scrutiny.
• The tenuousness of his grip on power was evident to all.
• The tenuousness of the connection between the two events puzzled researchers.