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wimpy Synonyms

Another word for wimpy

Choosing another word for wimpy depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Cowardly, timid, or lacking in physical strength, courage, or resolve (informal).

Usage Example

"He refused to make a cowardly excuse and instead took full responsibility for the mistake."

Strongest
cowardly
spineless
timid
faint-hearted
Strong
lily-livered
meek
weak
pusillanimous

• adjective (Context 2)

Feeble, inadequate, or unimpressive in power, size, or effectiveness (informal).

Usage Example

"The old laptop's feeble processor struggled to run modern video editing software."

Strongest
feeble
puny
Strong
anaemic
pathetic
paltry
inadequate
underpowered

Opposites of wimpy

The opposite of wimpy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

powerful
courageous
brave
gutsy
robust
mighty
fearless
bold
See all opposites of wimpy

• Nearby Words

wimpiness
wimpish
wimpishly
wimpy
win
wince
winch

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wimpy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wimpy
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