TENUOUS RELATIONSHIP

Definition: A relationship that is weak, fragile, or not firmly established; lacking strength or substance.

Synonyms: Fragile Bond, Weak Tie, Thin Connection, Slim Link, Delicate Association

Usage Examples in Sentences

Despite being neighbors, their tenuous relationship rarely involved friendly conversations.

The old bridge formed a tenuous relationship with the harsh weather, showing signs of decay.

Sarah noticed a tenuous relationship between the characters in the mystery novel.

Tom's tenuous relationship with technology became evident when he struggled to use the new smartphone.

The team's tenuous relationship with victory improved after hiring a skilled coach.

The toddler and the puppy formed a tenuous relationship, bonding over playful antics.

Their tenuous relationship became evident when they struggled to find common interests during the awkward dinner.

The fragile alliance formed a tenuous relationship as political differences emerged within the coalition.

The detective uncovered a tenuous relationship between the suspects, linking them through circumstantial evidence.

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Despite their tenuous relationship, they agreed to meet and discuss the terms of their new business deal.

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After the scandal, the politician's tenuous relationship with the media became even more strained and contentious.

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Their tenuous relationship was often tested during family gatherings, where old grievances resurfaced.

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The economic downturn further exacerbated the tenuous relationship between the investors and the startup company.

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She was unaware of the tenuous relationship between her colleagues until tensions arose.

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Despite their tenuous relationship, they managed to maintain a facade of civility.

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The tenuous relationship between tradition and progress is a perennial topic of debate.

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The fragile peace was shattered, revealing the tenuous relationship between the factions.

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At the heart of the conflict lay a tenuous relationship fraught with mistrust.

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Their tenuous relationship caused them both considerable anxiety.

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From the beginning, they knew it would be a tenuous relationship, but they were determined to make it work.

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She found herself caught in a tenuous relationship, unsure of how to proceed.

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Even though they were family, theirs was a tenuous relationship fraught with misunderstandings.

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He tried to salvage their tenuous relationship, but she had already moved on.