wimpy
Soft and weak
Wimpy describes someone or something lacking strength, courage, or resolve.
A wimpy person shrinks from confrontation or physical challenge: Don't be so wimpy—just ask her out.
The word extends to things that seem weak or inadequate: a wimpy handshake, wimpy coffee.
The tone is mildly contemptuous but often playful.
Person lacking bravery
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
- scaredy-catOverly timid person
- yellow-belliedEasily frightened, timid
- spinelessLacking courage or resolve
gutless · craven · fainthearted · timorous · lily-livered · pusillanimous · nervous · fearful
Easily defeated opponent
- doormatEntry rug for wiping
- meekHumbly unassertive
- passiveNot actively participating
- spinelessLacking courage or resolve
unassertive · compliant · docile · yielding · deferential · servile · milquetoast · milksop
Timid, weak person
- weaklingFeeble person
- sissyPejorative for effeminate male
- pansyOrnamental garden flower
- wussySlang for coward
baby · crybaby · softy · pantywaist · lightweight · jellyfish · wet blanket · mama's boy
coward
Person lacking bravery
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
- scaredy-catOverly timid person
- yellow-belliedEasily frightened, timid
spineless · gutless · craven · fainthearted · timorous · lily-livered · pusillanimous · nervous · fearful · apprehensive
pushover
Easily defeated opponent
spineless · unassertive · compliant · docile · yielding · deferential · servile · milquetoast · milksop · namby-pamby
wuss
Timid, weak person
wussy · baby · crybaby · softy · pantywaist · lightweight · jellyfish · wet blanket · mama's boy · nebbish
frail
Weak and breakable
delicate · fragile · weedy · slight · spindly · underpowered · flimsy · limp · enervated · sapped
wimpybrave
Showing courage despite fear
courageous · fearless · bold · valiant · gutsy
wimpyforceful
Exerting strong pressure
assertive · aggressive · dominant · commanding · tough
- wimp outWithdraw through cowardice