A wimp is a person who is perceived as weak, cowardly, timid, and lacking courage or resolve, especially in the face of danger, difficulty, or social pressure. They often avoid confrontation or difficult situations and may be easily intimidated. The term implies a lack of toughness, a tendency to whine or complain, and an inability to stand up for themselves or others. The label is often used pejoratively to criticize someone's perceived lack of bravery or strength of character. The degree of wimpiness attributed can vary greatly depending on context, with some instances being milder than others.
Wimp meaning with examples
- During the camping trip, when a spider crawled into the tent, John, usually quite brave, screamed and ran out. The others, after calming down, all agreed that he was acting like a complete wimp. They made fun of his reaction until bedtime. The spider wasn't even dangerous, they pointed out, making it even funnier.
- Sarah refused to audition for the school play because she was afraid of singing in front of others. Her friends called her a wimp, saying she was letting her fear dictate her actions and missing out on a fun opportunity to express herself. They tried to encourage her to go through with it. Finally, she relented.
- When the bullies threatened to take his lunch money, Alex, rather than stand up for himself, gave it to them without a fight. His classmates considered him to be a wimp because he did nothing about it. The other kids felt bad for Alex, but he was to afraid to defend himself so they didn't intervene.
- After a minor disagreement at work, Michael immediately backed down and apologized, even though he believed he was right. His colleagues saw him as a wimp. Because he avoided any type of conflict, they took advantage of his lack of ability to speak up for himself. Eventually they started picking on him.
Wimp Crossword Answers
4 Letters
WUSS DRIP
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SISSY
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WEENIE WETRAG
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MILKSOP NEBBISH CHICKEN CRYBABY
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WEAKLING
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WETNOODLE