8
small(adjective, slight, poor, thin, delicate)
8
trifling(sharp, poor, exact, insubstantial, implausible)
7
lean(adjective, poor, small, boring, narrow)
7
minute(noun, slight, lean, slim, slender)
7
narrow(adjective, weak, slight, fine, thin)
7
scanty(adjective, poor, small, boring, exiguous)
7
shaky(adjective, weak, thin, unstable)
6
chimerical(adjective, light, weak, slight, negative)
6
illusory(adjective, light, weak, slight, negative)
6
jejune(adjective, poor, small, boring, exiguous)
6
sparse(adjective, poor, small, boring, exiguous)
6
wispy(adjective, weak, slight, fine, thin)
5
airy(adjective, light, weak, thin, delicate)
5
aerial(adjective, light, weak, slight, thin)
5
doubtful(adjective, weak, thin)
5
dubious(adjective, weak, thin)
5
gaseous(adjective, ghostly, unearthly, otherworldly, wraithlike)
5
impalpable(adjective, unsubstantial, intangible)
5
intangible(adjective, light, weak, slight, fine)
5
meager(adjective, poor, thin, small, inadequate)
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