Wishy-washy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wishy-washy is an adjective meaning Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.
Meaning
Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.
More Meanings
- Thin or watery.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: vacillating, vacillatory
Near-synonyms: watered-down, diluted, dilute
Not wanting to be pressed for details, public relations gave a wishy-washy answer.
The wishy-washy orange juice served by the cafeteria not only failed to be sweet; it was barely orange.
Word Forms
- wishy-washier
- wishy-washiest
Synonyms for wishy-washy
Depending on context, synonyms include vacillating, vacillatory, watered-down, diluted, dilute, weak.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include namby-pamby, spineless, weak, insipid, watered-down, diluted.
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