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pansy Synonyms
Another word for pansy
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• noun (Context 1)
A widely cultivated hybrid garden plant of the genus Viola, characterized by large, velvety, multicolored flowers that often feature facial patterns on their petals.
Usage Example
"She planted a vibrant border of yellow and purple pansies along the edge of the front garden."
Strong
viola
• noun (Context 2)
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."
Strongest
wimp
sissy
coward
• adjective (Context 3)
Weak, cowardly, or overly sensitive (used informally as a derogatory insult).
Usage Example
"He was tired of hearing their cowardly excuses for avoiding the heavy lifting."
Strongest
cowardly
spineless
Strong
weak
Opposites of pansy
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of pansy varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
tough
brave
strong
hero
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pansy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pansy