wishy-washiness

noun

Definition of wishy-washinessnext
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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  1. weakness
  2. softness
Noun
  • Every monster has unique strengths and weaknesses, and each demands a different response.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As rules and institutions constrain less and brute power matters more, countries will seek partners to help them blunt sanctions, access critical technologies, compensate for military weaknesses, expand their room for maneuver, and resist isolation.
    — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of weakness
Noun
  • All inspired by Rise & Fall’s signature knitwear and outerwear, the designs recast the language of clothing in sculptural forms, bringing together the softness of textiles and the presence of jewelry.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Non-interest expenses came in below expectations, which is encouraging, but the $112 million beat versus the FactSet consensus didn't make up for all of the top-line softness.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of softness
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“Wishy-washiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishy-washiness. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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