Softie: meaning, definitions and examples

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softie

[ ˈsɒfti ]

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emotional

A person who is sensitive, kind-hearted, and easily influenced or emotional.

Synonyms

emotional, kind-hearted, sensitive

Examples of usage

She is such a softie, always crying at sad movies.
Don't be such a softie, you need to toughen up.

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derogatory

A person who is considered weak, overly emotional, or lacking toughness.

Synonyms

pushover, weakling, wimp

Examples of usage

He's such a softie, he can't handle any criticism.
Don't be a softie, stand up for yourself.

Translations

Translations of the word "softie" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessoa suave

🇮🇳 नरम व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 sanfte Person

🇮🇩 orang lembut

🇺🇦 м'яка людина

🇵🇱 delikatna osoba

🇯🇵 優しい人

🇫🇷 personne douce

🇪🇸 persona suave

🇹🇷 yumuşak kişi

🇰🇷 부드러운 사람

🇸🇦 شخص ناعم

🇨🇿 jemná osoba

🇸🇰 jemná osoba

🇨🇳 温柔的人

🇸🇮 nežna oseba

🇮🇸 mjúkur maður

🇰🇿 жұмсақ адам

🇬🇪 რბილი ადამიანი

🇦🇿 yumşaq insan

🇲🇽 persona suave

Word origin

The word 'softie' originated in the mid-20th century as a colloquial term to describe someone who is emotionally sensitive or easily influenced. It is derived from the adjective 'soft,' meaning tender or easily broken. Over time, 'softie' has evolved to have both positive and negative connotations, depending on the context in which it is used.