as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
this is no time for wishy-washiness: our country needs a leader who's not afraid to act decisively
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Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.—
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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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“Wishy-washiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishy-washiness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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