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limp-wristed

adjective

limp-wrist·ed | \ ˈlimp-ˌri-stəd

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Definition of limp-wristed

1 : effeminate

2 : weak

Synonyms & Antonyms for limp-wristed

Synonyms

characterless, effete, frail, invertebrate, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, nerveless, soft, spineless, weak, weak-kneed, weakened, weakling, wet [British], wimpish, wimpy, wishy-washy

Antonyms

backboned, firm, hard, strong, tough

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First Known Use of limp-wristed

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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