Synonyms of wishy-washy
5 similar words
Another word for wishy-washy is vacillating. Other synonyms of wishy-washy are diluted.
Synonyms and similar words for wishy-washy
adjectiveWavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.
- vacillatingLiable to vacillate.
- vacillatoryLiable to waver; irresolute and hesitant.
adjectiveThin or watery.
- watered-down
- dilutedThat has had something added in order to dilute it.
- dilute
Meaning of wishy-washy
- adjective Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.
- adjective Thin or watery.
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Questions about synonyms of wishy-washy
- What is another word for wishy-washy?
- Wishy-washy has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as vacillating and diluted.
- What does wishy-washy mean?
- Wishy-washy means wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.
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