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wimpish

 

[ หˆwษชmpษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing character

Wimpish describes a person who is perceived as weak or timid. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of courage or assertiveness. It can be used to criticize someone's unwillingness to stand up for themselves or face challenges. In social contexts, a wimpish demeanor might lead to being bullied or overlooked due to perceived weakness.

Synonyms

cowardly, meek, submissive, timid, weak

Examples of usage

  • His wimpish attitude made him an easy target in school.
  • She avoided confrontation due to her wimpish nature.
  • Don't be so wimpish; stand up for what you believe in.

Translations

Translations of the word "wimpish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fraco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคœเคผเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรผchtern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penakut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะฐะฑะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚aby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‡†็—…ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรขche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cobarde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงaฤŸrฤฑลŸฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์‹ฌํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุจุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slabรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slabรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡ฆๅผฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกibek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะปัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒกแƒข

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™if

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dรฉbil

Etymology

The word 'wimpish' originated in the 1960s as a linguistic derivation from 'wimp', a colloquial term that refers to a weak or ineffectual person. 'Wimp' itself is believed to have roots in the dialectal English term 'wimp', used in the context of someone who is pathetic or cowardly. The transformation into the adjectival form 'wimpish' allows the usage to describe traits associated with weakness or cowardice. Over the decades, 'wimp' and 'wimpish' have both been popular in youth culture, particularly in school environments where peer dynamics often highlight traits of assertiveness and courage. Today, while still carrying the same fundamental meanings, the terms can also reflect societal attitudes towards masculinity and bravery.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,389, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.