sissier
Less tough, comparatively
Sissier is the comparative form of sissy, meaning more effeminate, timid, or cowardly.
The word carries a derogatory edge, often used to mock boys or men perceived as insufficiently masculine: He's even sissier than his brother.
Also spelled sissier or more sissy.
More overly proper
- daintierComparatively refined or petite
- fussierMore exacting about preferences
- mincingAffectedly delicate in manner
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
namby-pamby · limp-wristed · swishy · campy · foppish · dandyish · girlish · unmasculine
More shy, reserved
- wimpierMore easily intimidated
- wussierMore lacking courage
- yellowerIncreased in golden hue
- chickenheartedLacking bravery or nerve
fainthearted · spineless · gutless · craven · pusillanimous · scaredy-cat · shrinking · skittish
prissier
More overly proper
- daintierComparatively refined or petite
- fussierMore exacting about preferences
- mincingAffectedly delicate in manner
precious · namby-pamby · limp-wristed · swishy · campy · foppish · dandyish · girlish · unmasculine · soft
timider
More shy, reserved
chickenhearted · fainthearted · spineless · gutless · craven · pusillanimous · scaredy-cat · shrinking · skittish · meeker