LIMP-WRISTED Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

limp-wristed

adjective

ˈlimp-ˌri-stəd

Definition of limp-wristed

as in weak

lacking strength of will or character maintained that the nation's foreign policy should not be in the hands of limp-wristed bleeding hearts with no military experience

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But the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has devolved significantly since its glory days atop the comedy calendar, proving to be a weaker platform for political satire than the Onion’s takeover of Infowars.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Production disruptions and weak output in Chile, the world’s biggest producer, sent prices to record highs, with the US accumulating huge stockpiles and smelters in China forced to turn to scraps to meet that country’s industrial needs.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of weak

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When people use contaminated soap, bacteria can enter the body through cuts and cracks in the skin and lead to infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems.

— Jenna Anderson, HEALTH, 16 Sep. 2026
Even children vaccinated for varicella, such as those in the United States since 1995, still have dormant virus in their neurons, since the vaccine uses a live but weakened strain.

— Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of weakened

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Bronwyn’s mother, Muzzy, who was lambasted all of last season for being cold and arguably cruel to her daughter, is notably softer in her first scene back — though the bob is as cunty as ever.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

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