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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a wimpy person is not the best choice for a job with a moving company
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as in weakened
lacking strength of will or character
a wimpy effort to change the law that was doomed to failure
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Adjective
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And while the unemployment rate remains low, hiring has been weak, leaving those without jobs struggling to find new work.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025 -
Total textile and apparel exports declined from $44.4 billion in fiscal year 2022 to $35.8 billion in fiscal year 2024 (ending March 31), due to weak global demand and elevated production costs.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Whether the result of drugs, alcohol or general hysteria, these terrifying men would enter trance-like states and charge into battle, ignoring severe injuries and collapsing into a feeble heap immediately after the fight concluded.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Two hotels in the East Bay have tumbled into bankruptcy ahead of scheduled foreclosures, in a fresh sign that post-coronavirus maladies still afflict the feeble lodging markets in the Bay Area.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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Scroll to shop the best bond-building products for every texture—stronger and softer hair ahead!—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Pottery Barn Airy Cotton Duvet Cover Crafted from 100 percent cotton, this 200-thread count duvet cover is breathable, low-maintenance, soft, and suitable for year-round use.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Weary from their journey and trapped in desperate conditions, many children arrive with visible signs of malnutrition: hollow eyes, frail limbs and weakened bodies.—
Brice Kevin Da,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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There was a little bit of compassion and love, something human and frail in there.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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“Wimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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