as in weak
lacking strength of will or character
maintained that the nation's foreign policy should not be in the hands of limp-wristed bleeding hearts with no military experience
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Adjective
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Neurologists worried that the urban environment, factory work and office jobs, and other modern pressures were making men tired, indecisive, and physically weak.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025 -
That kind of hypocrisy on self-enrichment could become a weak point for the GOP and a clear opening for Democrats to attack.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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In language the rest of us can understand that means a slightly softer and more mellow click that’s quieter and less harsh than teh average mechanical keyboard.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Buy Now: $14,990 13 Pendleton Cotton-Terry Jacquard Towel Photo : Mr Porter These towels are every bit as iconic as Pendleton’s blankets—and every bit as soft, too.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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“Limp-wristed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limp-wristed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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