Synonyms of wishy-washy

wishy-washy

adjective

1

as in bland

lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character

this story is too wishy-washy; you need to add some verve to it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bland
• boring
• insipid
• dull
• tiring
• banal
• weak
• milk-and-water
• namby-pamby
• subdued
• watery
• flat
• heavy
• weary
• dry
• vapid
• uninspiring
• unexciting
• uninteresting
• tedious
• tiresome
• wearying
• pedestrian
• lifeless
• inane
• monotonous
• ponderous
• drab
• soft
• dreary
• unrewarding
• mild
• wearisome
• humdrum
• innocuous
• leaden
• inoffensive
• ordinary
• tame
• jading
• unexceptional
• commonplace
• stale
• common

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spicy
• poignant
• pungent
• piquant
• racy
• substantial
• exciting
• inspiring
• entertaining
• meaty
• thrilling
• galvanizing
• invigorating

2

as in weak

lacking strength of will or character

in a time of crisis the nation can ill afford wishy-washy leaders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weak
• weakened
• soft
• wimpy
• spineless
• wimpish
• timid
• corrupt
• meek
• characterless
• weak-kneed
• milk-and-water
• namby-pamby
• frail
• invertebrate
• effete
• nerveless
• limp-wristed
• wet
• weakling
• ineffectual
• ineffective
• flabby
• flaccid
• impotent
• powerless
• unprincipled
• craven
• emasculated
• pusillanimous
• submissive
• cowardly
• unscrupulous
• forceless
• unnerved
• villainous
• pliable
• irresolute
• lamblike
• dastardly
• sissy
• impuissant
• vacillating
• fainthearted
• lily-livered
• infirm
• nebbishy
• poltroon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strong
• tough
• hard
• moral
• good
• firm
• ethical
• right
• virtuous
• righteous
• principled
• upright
• resolute
• unrelenting
• backboned
• determined
• courageous
• stalwart
• mettlesome
• stouthearted