Meaning & use

wishy-washy

adjective·Everyday

Lacking firmness, strength, or clear opinion; weak, vague, or wavering, especially informally.

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The candidate gave a wishy-washy answer that avoided taking any real position.

The soup tasted wishy-washy, as if the cook had forgotten the seasoning.

A note on using this word

Wishy-washy is informal and mildly disapproving, often used for people who avoid committing to an opinion as much as for weak flavors or colors.

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