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   Wimp·ish

   /ˈwimpiSH/

   

   adjective

   • 1. weak and cowardly or unadventurous: informal "my wimpish fear of any pain"

   Derivatives

   • 1. wimpishly adverb
   • 2. wimpishness noun

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   What does wimpish mean?

   • not strong, brave or confident She was too wimpy to say what she really thought. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. Definition of wimpish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is a synonym for wimpish?

   • Synonyms for Wimpish: adj. •all (adjective) wimpish. •craven (adjective) dastardly, scared, gutless, weak-kneed, fearful, yellow, timorous, cowardly, Mean-spirited, lily-livered, pusillanimous, chicken.

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   Where does the adjective wimpish come from?

   • wimpish is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: wimp n.2, ‑ish suffix1. wimple, n.

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   • wimpish is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: wimp n.2, ‑ish suffix1. wimple, n. Old English–

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Definitions of wimpish. adjective. weak and ineffectual. synonyms: wimpy. forceless, unforceful. lacking force; feeble.

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   scared. timorous. weak-kneed. wimpy. wussy. yellow-bellied. Advertisement. adjectiveas in weak, timid. On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to wimpish, such as: mean-spirited, chicken, yellow, cowardly, dastardly, and fearful.

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   Adjective [ edit] wimpish ( comparative more wimpish, superlative most wimpish) Characteristic of a wimp. Categories: English terms suffixed with -ish. English lemmas. English adjectives.