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pansy Antonyms
Opposite of pansy
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• noun (Context 1)
An informal, derogatory term for a man or boy who is perceived as weak, cowardly, or effeminate.
Usage Example
"The bully taunted the younger children, calling them pansies for refusing to jump from the high wall."
Strong
hero
• adjective (Context 2)
Weak, cowardly, or overly sensitive (used informally as a derogatory insult).
Usage Example
"He was tired of hearing their tough excuses for avoiding the heavy lifting."
Strongest
tough
brave
strong
Similar words to pansy
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to pansy vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
sissy
wimp
cowardly
coward
spineless
weak
viola
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pansy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pansy