WIMPISH Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

wimpish

adjective

as in weak

lacking bodily strength not impressed by his wimpish physique

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as in weakened

lacking strength of will or character it's wimpish to blame someone else for your mistakes

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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

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Aid groups warn more than three-quarters of Gaza’s housing stock is damaged, thousands of buildings are at risk of collapse, and residents grow especially vulnerable when winter rains seep into weakened structures.

— Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
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

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Briogeo Destined for Density Serum The Briogeo Destined for Density Serum is a lightweight liquid formula that thickens feeble strands, plumps roots, and rapidly spurs new hair growth.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
There has to be something more than this, looking feeble against a rookie lefty with average stuff followed by the worst bullpen in baseball.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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Paris Baguette serves sweet and savory pastries, wraps, breakfast sandwiches and cakes, including chocolate hazelnut with Nutella, a chocolate mousse, salted caramel layer cake, a blueberry chiffon cake and a strawberry soft cream cake.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
For those not quite ready to descend immediately into oxbloods, blacks, and vampy winter tones, taupe offers a softer way in.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

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