"Wimpiness" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The quality of being weak and lacking in courage or determination, often in a way that is considered undesirable or embarrassing. It can also refer to a lack of strength, toughness, or resilience, often resulting in a tendency to avoid challenges or difficulties.
With his [wimpiness] exposed, any remaining sympathy for him began to wear off. (Source: TIME Magazine)
Some criticized the new politician for his surprising display of [wimpiness] in the face of adversity. (Source: The New York Times)
The comedian's jokes relied heavily on satire, mockery, and constant critique of the politician's cowardly and laughable display of [wimpiness]. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
The student's perpetual complaining about his homework was seen as a form of [wimpiness] and discouraged by his teacher. (Source: The Guardian)
Football coaches and teammates choose to emphasize mental toughness over physical, sarcastically calling it as the most boxes that constitute the more nuanced and derogatory term "diplomatic [wimpiness]". (Source: USA Today)
Wimbledon is a district in South London, England, best known as the location of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where the Wimbledon Championships, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, are held annually.
Wimborne is a small market town in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local government district of Dorset, in south-west England.
Wimps are people who are considered weak or lacking in courage, determination, or strength of character. They often use this term to describe someone who they believe gives in too easily or is afraid to take risks.