WIMPINESS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

wimpiness

noun

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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Noun

Uruguay's secularism has roots in the weakness of its colonial church.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Google DeepMind researchers have used AI agents to discover cryptographic techniques that expose weaknesses in legacy RSA encryption up to 1,600 times faster than previous methods.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of weakness

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Intel on Friday had its worst day on the stock market since the 1970s, dropping 29%, after the company cited PC softness for a disappointing forecast.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Drawn by the garment’s softness and story, Cody built a relationship with the Chamb family, learning about alpaca fiber, from its origins to the farmers who raise the animals.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

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The Latvian is reportedly dealing with recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which can cause dizziness and fatigue.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
In studies, withdrawal from kratom has appeared mild on a scale that measures clinical opioid withdrawal, with symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and restlessness.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026

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