washy
Weak and watered
Washy describes something weak, watered-down, or lacking intensity.
A washy color is pale and faded.
Washy tea has been diluted too much.
The word often appears in the compound wishy-washy, describing someone or something indecisive or lacking conviction: His wishy-washy response satisfied no one.
Reduced in strength
- thinnedReduced in concentration
- diluteReduce by adding solvent
- weakLacking power or force
- runnyExcessively fluid
insipid · vapid · thin · attenuated · reduced · weakened · tempered · mild
Had color removed
- sun-bleachedLightened by prolonged daylight
- paleLacking color intensity
- dimmedReduced in brightness
- mutedMade quieter or softer
faint · subdued · dull · weathered · worn · discolored · blanched · lightened
Weak and ineffective
- flimsyWeak and easily damaged
- ineffectualFailing to achieve purpose
- unconvincingNot able to persuade
- spinelessLacking courage or resolve
timid · limp · namby-pamby · half-hearted · indecisive · irresolute · vacillating · wavering
watered-down
Reduced in strength
runny · insipid · vapid · thin · attenuated · reduced · weakened · tempered · mild · light
bleached
Had color removed
- sun-bleachedLightened by prolonged daylight
- paleLacking color intensity
- dimmedReduced in brightness
muted · faint · subdued · dull · weathered · worn · discolored · blanched · lightened · colorless
feeble
Weak and ineffective
- flimsyWeak and easily damaged
- ineffectualFailing to achieve purpose
- unconvincingNot able to persuade
spineless · timid · limp · namby-pamby · half-hearted · indecisive · irresolute · vacillating · wavering · tentative
wet
Saturated with liquid
- dampSlightly wet
- soggyThoroughly wet and soft
- waterloggedSaturated with liquid
sloppy · runny · soupy · slushy · splashy · dripping · saturated · soaked · drenched · dewy
washyundiluted
Not mixed with anything
concentrated · strong · potent · thick · full-bodied
- wash your handsRemove germs with soap
- car washFacility for cleaning vehicles
- washing machineAppliance for laundering textiles
- wash upClean hands and face
- wash awayRemove through water flow
- washing handsCleaning one's palms, fingers
wash, washing, washed, washroom, washer, washes, washout, washable, washcloth