Synonyms for

Wimp

Verb / wɪmp / Another word for wimp — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a weak, cowardly, or ineffectual person

Synonyms & similar words

crybaby weaklyinteractingmassiveparticle wimp chicken coward weakling chicken pusillanimous timid spineless faint-hearted craven milksop sissy doormat mouse pantywaist shirker quitter dastard yellow-belly effete ineffectual soft

Example sentences

  1. The bully always picks on the wimpy kids in school.
  2. He's too much of a wimp to go bungee jumping.
  3. Don't be such a wimp, just try the spicy food!
  4. She calls him a wimp because he won't go on the roller coaster.

Quotes

  • "I'm not a wimp. I'm a realist." - Piers Morgan
  • "I'm a bit of a wimp to be honest, when it comes to confrontation." - Sam Smith
  • "Being a wimp is not my thing." - Peter Dinklage

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