softy

[sawf-tee, sof-] / ˈsɔf ti, ˈsɒf- /

NOUN

bleeding heart

Synonyms

WEAK

bleeding-heart liberal liberal sentimental fool sympathizer

NOUN

crybaby

Synonyms

STRONGEST

whiner wimp

STRONG

bellyacher complainer critic faultfinder grumbler moaner sissy wuss

WEAK

griper

NOUN

mama's boy/momma's boy

Synonyms

WEAK

Milquetoast baby big baby crybaby gutless wonder mollycoddle mother's darling namby-pamby pansy sissy teacher's pet

NOUN

weak sister

Synonyms

WEAK

chicken gutless wonder hothouse plant invertebrate jellyfish meek soul weak soul weakling

Example Sentences

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That Crutch, for all his bluster, is a softy, is a point the series explicitly makes.

From Los Angeles Times

So how will the "usual suspects", the "softies", the "newbies" and the "toadies" shake down?

From BBC

You can meet another guy and it’s like, “You’re a softy. You love your mom too?”

From Los Angeles Times

“The Thing might be tough and gruff but ultimately he’s a softy when it comes to family and holidays and things he loves.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Tap IN! Spoke in depth about the 300-pound softy that can’t finish games. Enjoy,” Green wrote, including a link to his podcast.

From Seattle Times