WIMPISHNESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

wimpishness

noun

as in weakness

the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character the galling wimpishness of the legislator who votes "present" whenever there's a vote on a hot-button issue

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weakness

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Automated systems could then use additional computing resources to discover weaknesses and test potential defenses.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Intel plunged 30% Friday after issuing weaker guidance for the fourth quarter, citing weakness in the PC market and manufacturing bottlenecks.

— Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

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