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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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Noun
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Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026 -
Initial symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting and weakness, according to the CDC.—
Emily Vetter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The softness of the photo contrasts so beautifully with the red bacon strip.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Not to mention, sometimes water softness contains a lot of sodium that can corrode the pieces too.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Eventually, Nomkhitha’s exhaustion and fury at having her home violated overpowered her fear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Early physical symptoms of heat illness may be mistaken for fatigue, thirst or exhaustion, according to Joslin.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Ashley Geuther’s 9-year-old daughter, Tori, became ill with the flu and at first experienced symptoms typical of the virus, including a high fever, chills and fatigue, per Newsweek.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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How Shilajit Supports Absorption and Energy Research suggests that shilajit may enhance nutrient absorption and help alleviate fatigue in active adults.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Wimpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpiness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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