wishy-washy
adjective
lacking in decisiveness; without strength or character; irresolute.
wishy-washiness
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a word derived from
wishy-washy.
Example Sentences
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This wishy-washiness is Frank’s problem, but also the novel’s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
Mom was a woman of great faith; she had enough to take up the yolk of my wishy-washiness and Dad's opposition.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2022
But this is where I think that the wishy-washiness really gets me.
From The Verge ● May 11, 2021
Those following the resulting wishy-washiness might like to take a nap.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2019
When he refers to “the really revolting wishy-washiness and ingrained sensuality of Emilia” he uses exaggerated language.
From Philip Massinger by A. H. Cruickshank
