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- Dictionarywishy-washy/ˈwɪʃɪˌwɒʃi/
adjective
- 1. (of drink or liquid food) weak; watery. Similar Opposite
- 2. feeble or insipid in quality or character: "a wishy-washy approach won't work" Similar Opposite
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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)
WISHY-WASHY meaning: 1. having no colour, firm ideas,...
- Translate to Mandarin 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...
- 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...
- Translate English to Portuguese
wishy-washy translate: chocho, aguado, sem graça. Learn more...
- Wishing
WISHING definition: 1. present participle of wish 2. used...
- Polski
The meaning of WISHY-WASHY is lacking in character or determination : ineffectual. How to use wishy-washy in a sentence.
Wishy-washy means lacking in firm ideas, principles, or the ability to make a decision. It is an informal and disapproving adjective that can describe people, things, or situations. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.
Wishy-washy means lacking in decisiveness, strength, or character; irresolute. It can also mean watery, thin, or weak. See the origin, derived forms, and usage examples of this adjective.
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.
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.
Wishy-washy is an adjective that means vacillating, indecisive, or lacking in commitment or certainty. It comes from the reduplication of washy, meaning thin or watery. See synonyms, antonyms, and examples of wishy-washy.