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wimpiness

noun

1
as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor in the annals of boxing, a sport where participants are not exactly known for their wimpiness, he is remembered as a particularly powerful slugger

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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character her desire to do the right thing was countered by a moral wimpiness

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  1. weakness
  2. softness
  3. exhaustion
  4. fatigue
Noun
  • But ironically, this crowd-pleaser’s chief weakness is its approach to the dancing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Another source of industrial’s underperformance is recent weakness in defense stocks, a core group influencing the sector’s strength, according to DataTrek.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of weakness
Noun
  • The bolillo is made fresh daily by local bakery El Progreso, giving you that softness with each bite.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The 1,000-Thread-Count Sateen Duvet Cover is woven from 100% Supima cotton for exceptional softness and comes in a classic white finish.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of softness
Noun
  • Pay attention to where resentment, tension, or exhaustion keeps showing up.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But Vrabel is looking to limit the injuries that come from wear and tear and exhaustion on the field.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhaustion
Noun
  • Compacted graphite iron also has a far greater fatigue limit, all while weighing less.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Pauses in breathing, gasping or daytime fatigue point to sleep apnea and require professional medical evaluation.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of fatigue
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“Wimpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpiness. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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