Definitions

wimpy

[wim-pee] / ˈwɪm pi /

ADJECTIVE

apathetic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

callous indifferent laid-back passive stoic uninterested

WEAK

blah cold cool could care less couldn't care less don't give a damn draggy emotionless flat impassive insensible languid moony stolid unconcerned unemotional unfeeling unmoved unresponsive untouched what the hell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

caring compassionate concerned feeling interested sympathetic

WEAK

responsive

ADJECTIVE

bland

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banal boring dull insipid tame tedious watery white-bread wishy-washy

WEAK

blah dull as dishwater flat flavorless ho-hum humdrum milk-and-water monotonous nothing pabulum sapless unexciting uninspiring uninteresting unstimulating vanilla vapid waterish weak zero

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright exciting interesting lively

WEAK

bitter delicious distinctive sharp tasty yummy zingy

ADJECTIVE

craven

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mean-spirited

STRONG

chicken yellow

WEAK

cowardly dastardly fearful gutless lily-livered poltroonish pusillanimous scared timorous weak-kneed wimpish wussy yellow-bellied

Antonyms

WEAK

bold brave courageous heroic strong

ADJECTIVE

fainthearted

Synonyms

WEAK

afraid cowardly cowed cowering fearful frightened gutless having cold feet intimidated lily-livered meek mousy spineless unassertive weak yellow

ADJECTIVE

feeble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ailing decrepit flabby fragile frail incompetent inefficient infirm lame paltry puny sickly tame weak weakened

WEAK

aged chicken debilitated delicate doddering dopey effete emasculated enervated enfeebled epicene etiolated exhausted failing faint flat gentle helpless impotent inadequate indecisive ineffectual insubstantial insufficient languid low out of gas poor powerless sapless slight strengthless thin unconvincing vitiated weakly woozy zero

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able capable competent efficient expert fit healthy hearty strong

WEAK

effective hardy powerful solid sound

ADJECTIVE

frail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decrepit feeble fragile infirm sickly slender slim thin vulnerable

STRONG

brittle dainty epicene flimsy slight tender

WEAK

delicate fishy fracturable frangible insubstantial puny sad shatterable shattery tenuous unsound unsubstantial wishy-washy wispy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fat firm healthy hearty solid sound strong

STRONG

heavy rough thick tough

WEAK

unbreakable

ADJECTIVE

gutless

Synonyms

WEAK

abject chicken chicken-hearted coward cowardly craven faint-hearted feeble irresolute lily-livered pusillanimous spineless submissive weak yellow yellow-bellied

Antonyms

WEAK

bold brave courageous gutsy resolute

ADJECTIVE

inconsequential

Synonyms

STRONGEST

insignificant negligible trivial unimportant worthless

WEAK

big zero casual dinky entry-level exiguous immaterial inadequate inappreciable inconsequent inconsiderable insufficient light little measly minor no biggie paltry petty picayune puny runt scanty shoestring shrimp skimpy small small potatoes small-time trifling two bit unconsidered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

consequential important significant useful valuable worthwhile

ADJECTIVE

inconsequential/inconsiderable

Synonyms

WEAK

casual dinky entry-level exiguous immaterial inadequate inappreciable inconsequent insignificant insufficient light little measly minor negligible paltry petty picayune puny runt scanty shoestring skimpy small small potatoes small-time trifling trivial two-bit unconsidered unimportant worthless

Antonyms

WEAK

consequential considerable important significant

ADJECTIVE

incurious

Synonyms

WEAK

blah callous cold cool could care less couldn't care less detached don't give a damn draggy emotionless flat impassive indifferent insensible laid-back languid lethargic listless moony passive phlegmatic stoic stolid unconcerned unemotional unfeeling uninterested unmoved unresponsive untouched what the hell

ADJECTIVE

irresolute

Synonyms

WEAK

changing doubtful doubting faltering fearful fickle fluctuating halfhearted halting hesitant hesitating hot-and-cold on-the-fence tentative timid uncertain undecided undetermined unsettled unstable unsteady vacillating waffling wavering weak wishy-washy wobbly

Antonyms

WEAK

definite determined obstinate resolute stubborn unyielding willful

ADJECTIVE

languid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lackadaisical laid-back languorous lazy leisurely lethargic sluggish unhurried

WEAK

apathetic blah blahs comatose dopey easy energyless enervated faint feeble heavy impassive inactive indifferent inert infirm languishing leaden limp moony nebbish phlegmatic pining sickly sleepyhead slow snoozy spiritless supine torpid unconcerned unenthusiastic uninterested weak weary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active energetic hard-working hurried lively

WEAK

alert animated spirited vivacious

ADJECTIVE

languorous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lackadaisical laid-back leisurely unhurried

WEAK

apathetic blah blahs comatose dopey easy energyless enervated faint feeble flagging heavy impassive inactive indifferent inert infirm languishing lazy leaden lethargic limp listless lymphatic moony nebbish phlegmatic pining sickly sleepyhead slow sluggish snoozy spiritless supine torpid unconcerned unenthusiastic uninterested weak weary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hurried

ADJECTIVE

lethargic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic dull lackadaisical laid-back languid listless passive sleepy

WEAK

blah comatose debilitated dilatory dopey dormant draggy drowsy enervated having spring fever heavy idle impassive inactive indifferent inert laggard languorous moony nebbish out of it phlegmatic sleepyhead slothful slow slumberous snoozy somnolent spiritless stolid stretchy stupefied supine torpid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active alert animated caring energetic lively vivacious

WEAK

busy vital

ADJECTIVE

lymphatic

Synonyms

WEAK

apathetic blah blahs comatose dopey easy energyless enervated faint feeble flagging heavy impassive inactive indifferent inert infirm lackadaisical laid-back languishing languorous lazy leaden leisurely lethargic limp listless moony nebbish phlegmatic pining sickly sleepyhead slow sluggish snoozy spiritless supine torpid unconcerned unenthusiastic unhurried uninterested weak weary

ADJECTIVE

mild

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balmy benign bland breezy calm cool delicate mellow moderate peaceful smooth soft sunny tepid warm weak

WEAK

benignant blah choice clear clement dainty demulcent easy emollient exquisite faint fine flat genial ho-hum lenient lenitive light lukewarm medium mollifying nothing nothing much pabulum pacific placid soothing tempered untroubled vanilla

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated coarse cold excited firm hard harsh healthy hot loud noisy rough severe stormy strong turbulent uncool unfriendly unkind upset violent wild

WEAK

fierce flappable nervous

ADJECTIVE

stuporous

Synonyms

WEAK

apathetic blah comatose debilitated dilatory dopey dormant draggy drowsy dull enervated having spring fever heavy hebetudinous idle impassive inactive indifferent inert lackadaisical laggard laid-back languid languorous listless moony nebbish out of it passive phlegmatic sleepy sleepyhead slothful slow sluggish slumberous snoozy somnolent spiritless stolid stretchy stupefied stupid supine torpid

ADJECTIVE

unpopular

Synonyms

WEAK

abhorred avoided creepy despised detested disesteemed disfavored disliked drip dumpy execrated gross loathed loser lousy obnoxious ostracized out out of favor rejected scorned shunned unaccepted unattractive uncared-for undesirable unloved unvalued unwanted unwelcome weird

Antonyms

WEAK

delightful desirable fashionable liked popular wanted

ADJECTIVE

unsure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrustful dubious hesitant indecisive mistrustful shaky skeptical suspicious uncertain unclear unconvinced undecided

WEAK

betwixt and between borderline fluctuant fly-by-night iffy in a quandary indeterminate irresolute lacking open problematic rootless touch and go unassured unconfident undependable unreliable unstable untrustworthy untrusty up for grabs vacillating wavering weak wobbly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believing certain clear definite determined indubious sure trustworthy trusty undoubted unwavering

WEAK

secure

ADJECTIVE

weak

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hesitant indecisive ineffectual insecure nervous powerless shaky soft uncertain unstable wobbly

WEAK

faint-hearted fluctuant frightened impotent infirm irresolute nerveless spineless timorous undependable unreliable unsure vacillating wavering weak-kneed wishy-washy zero

Antonyms

WEAK

bold brave confident

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Get therapy, even if you once thought it was a little wimpy.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2024

At first people thought I was being a bit wimpy or that I just wanted the day off school.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2023

“He is a great American. He is very strong in his belief system, and he is not a wimpy person.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2023

She invited me to her campus, but I opted to text — a real wimpy move.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2022

“Whatever. You were being a wimpy little butt,” says Namrata.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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