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1
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
- this story is too wishy-washy; you need to add some verve to it
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2
lacking strength of will or character
- in a time of crisis the nation can ill afford wishy-washy leaders
Synonyms for wishy-washy
- characterless,
- effete,
- frail,
- invertebrate,
- limp-wristed,
- milk-and-water,
- namby-pamby,
- nerveless,
- soft,
- spineless,
- weak,
- weak-kneed,
- weakened,
- weakling,
- wet
- [British],
- wimpish,
- wimpy
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The first known use of wishy-washy was in 1703
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