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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Noun
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However, the effects on hiring may be blunted by persistent weakness in the labor market.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025 -
JPMorgan adds SharkNinja to the focus list JPM said investors should buy the weakness in the consumer products company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cloudstate floats with airy softness, moving like mist, while Summercore blends presence and lightness for endless summer days.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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In Disc Pearl, ovoid motifs in the soft Sakuragold gold were outlined with diamonds and reflected the softness of South Sea pearls.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Wishy-washiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishy-washiness. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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