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   wishy-washy

   /ˈwɪʃɪˌwɒʃi/

   adjective

   • 1. (of drink or liquid food) weak; watery. Similar wateryweakwatered downthintastelessflavourlessinsipidOpposite thickflavoursome
   • 2. feeble or insipid in quality or character: "a wishy-washy approach won't work" Similar feebleineffectualweakvapidmilk-and-watereffetespinelesslimplimp-wristednamby-pambyhalf-heartedspiritlessirresoluteindecisiveinformal:wetpatheticweak-kneedvulgar slang:half-arsedhalf-assedpaleinsipidpallidwansicklyOpposite strongfirmdecisive

   Word Origin early 18th century: reduplication of washy.

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   What does wishy-washy mean?

   • sin gracia, endeble, aguado… chocho, aguado, sem graça… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! WISHY-WASHY definition: 1. having no colour, firm ideas, principles, or noticeable qualities of any type: 2. having no….

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   What is a wishy-washy person?

   • Well the dictionary definition of ‘wishy-washy’ is: feeble or insipid in quality and character. I would consider a wishy-washy person as someone who can lay claim to a few of the following traits. One or two traits would not be really sufficient to label a person wish-washy, but lump a few of these together,...

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   What does wishy washy mean in a sentence?

   • Noun Phrase Do not be wishy washy in your selection, but instead pick one position or the other. adjective. ['ˈwɑːʃi'] overly diluted; thin and insipid.

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   What does it mean if a politician is wishy-washy?

   • If you're wishy-washy, you're not determined or resolute, but instead act in a way that's weak or uncertain. A politician might give wishy-washy answers to difficult questions, so you're left not really knowing where they stand.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › wishy-washyWISHY-WASHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Wishy-washy is an informal adjective that means lacking in firm ideas, principles, or the ability to make a decision. It can also describe something that has no colour, flavour, or quality. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • Polski

     WISHY-WASHY definicja: 1. having no colour, firm ideas,...

   • English (US)

     having no color, firm ideas, principles, or noticeable...

   • Traditional

     WISHY-WASHY translate: 顏色淺的；軟弱無力的；優柔寡斷的；不堅定的；無特色的. Learn...

   • Wishy-Washy in Simplified Chinese

     WISHY-WASHY translate: 颜色浅的；软弱无力的；优柔寡断的；不坚定的；无特色的. Learn...

   • Translate English to Portuguese

     wishy-washy translate: chocho, aguado, sem graça. Learn more...

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   The meaning of WISHY-WASHY is lacking in character or determination : ineffectual. How to use wishy-washy in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › wishy-washyWISHY-WASHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   having no color, firm ideas, principles, or noticeable qualities of any type: The candidate gave a few unsatisfactory wishy-washy answers. Watercolors are too wishy-washy for my taste. Synonym. insipid disapproving. Opposite. gutsy informal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Uncertainty. amorphous. be neither fish nor fowl idiom.

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   Wishy-washy definition: lacking in decisiveness; without strength or character; irresolute.. See examples of WISHY-WASHY used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWISHY-WASHY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Wishy-washy means lacking in firmness or clarity, or watery and thin. It is an informal and disapproving adjective, often used to describe ideas or people. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

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   If you're wishy-washy, you're not determined or resolute, but instead act in a way that's weak or uncertain. A politician might give wishy-washy answers to difficult questions, so you're left not really knowing where they stand.

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   Definitions of 'wishy-washy' If you say that someone is wishy-washy , you are critical of them because their ideas are not firm or clear. [ informal , disapproval ] [...]