as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
this is no time for wishy-washiness: our country needs a leader who's not afraid to act decisively
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Noun
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Some analysts have raised alarms about how weakness in a key node of the web, like OpenAI, could set off a chain reaction that could threaten the entire AI ecosystem.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Prior to his senior year, Maloney worked extremely hard to correct his weakness.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Players can gain leverage while the ecosystem around them loses some of its old softness.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Wishy-washiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishy-washiness. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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