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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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Recent Examples of wimpy
And certainly to attempt to appear tough on that wimpy working-from-home nonsense.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wimpy
Adjective
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But options for changing that are weak.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Instead, molecules simply bounce around and lose energy, resulting in relatively weak conduction.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and fatal infections in children, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems, according to the CDC.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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People with weakened immune systems are candidates for antifungal medication.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Does Powell stick to his cautious message and disappoint investors despite the feeble July employment report?—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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West Ham’s 3-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light was even more alarming, a competent first-half performance followed by a feeble reaction to falling behind to a Sunderland team enjoying their top-flight return to the full.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic to the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Bring a portable speaker for soft music but keep the volume low to respect others.—
Emma Caldwell,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Wimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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