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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Though the Red Sox did shoot themselves in the foot with base-running, fielding and bunting failures in Game 2, thus costing them their shot at reaching the ALDS, Game 3 was a bit more representative of the Red Sox and their weaknesses.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025 -
However, other small business indicators show weakness.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The other side is solid fleece for warmth and softness against the skin.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Loafers and ballerinas also took on a new softness for spring.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Wishy-washiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishy-washiness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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