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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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Though the Red Sox did shoot themselves in the foot with base-running, fielding and bunting failures in Game 2, thus costing them their shot at reaching the ALDS, Game 3 was a bit more representative of the Red Sox and their weaknesses.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025 -
However, other small business indicators show weakness.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlacquered brass pulls will also bring out the richness in light ochre, and a lightly veined marble or creamy quartz will add softness, keeping the entire palette feeling expansive.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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The company continues to show sales and profit gains despite the luxury sector’s global softness, according to its executives.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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An intimate portrait of love and exhaustion that finds the comic edge in ordinary chaos.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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There was some fatigue in our performance, but the group are always so professional and so hungry to win.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Prolonged exposure to a heat index above 80 degrees can lead to fatigue, as previously reported by USA TODAY.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Wimpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpiness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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