1
as in weak
lacking bodily strength
not impressed by his wimpish physique
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2
as in weakened
lacking strength of will or character
it's wimpish to blame someone else for your mistakes
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Adjective
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Similarly, 5GHz signals were strong in the central areas but became weaker in the garage, the den, and the kitchen area.—
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PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025 -
As the market sell-off gains steam, a handful of quality stocks could outperform and buck the broader weak trend for equities, according to Bernstein.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Francis' feeble voice, discernible through his labored breaths and in his native Spanish, was recorded Thursday from the hospital and broadcast to the faithful in St. Peter's Square who had gathered for the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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When experienced all at once, these features can further shake an emerging adult’s already feeble sense of stability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ironically, her swollen face looks plump and round despite her partial buccal fat removal — a procedure that extracts the soft pads of tissue found inside the cheeks to create a slimmer face.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Like all On shoes, they’re constructed to have a soft, cloudlike feel, so your feet won’t get sore during your all-day adventure.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His frail voice also put on display the severity of his condition.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead, two frail aging parents in failing health are supposed to continue to be legally in charge of one another.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Wimpish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpish. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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