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wussy Synonyms

Another word for wussy

Choosing another word for wussy depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A weak, timid, or cowardly person (informal).

Usage Example

"His friends teased him for being a wuss when he refused to watch the horror movie."

Strongest
wuss
wimp
coward
weakling
Strong
sissy
scaredy-cat
chicken
milksop
pushover

• adjective (Context 2)

Weak, cowardly, timid, or overly fearful (informal).

Usage Example

"He refused to jump off the low diving board because he was feeling too wimpy."

Strongest
wimpy
cowardly
spineless
gutless
Strong
chicken
timid
faint-hearted
Weak
feckless

Opposites of wussy

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

brave
courageous
tough
gutsy
fearless
bold
hero
daredevil
See all opposites of wussy

• Nearby Words

wunderkind
wurst
wuss
wussy
wyandotte
wye
wylie

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