wimp

Example Sentences

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He reacted and Scarlett "jokingly" called him a wimp, Ms Hall says.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

It’s a tough assignment for a self-described wimp who ceaselessly cites his own shortcomings: bad grades, a flabby torso, a smarmy personality.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2023

"You'll go down as a wimp," Trump told Pence the morning of Jan.6, according to the book.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2022

“When I started,” she said, “they wanted my things completely wimp feminine, and the gallery wanted to push that and I just wanted to throw up.”

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2022

He thought about asking her what he should do in case of an earthquake but didn’t want to sound like a wimp.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar