wimp

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As I walked into the medical clinic for my blood test, all I could think about was how to avoid looking like a wimp on camera.

From BBC

I’ve never felt comfortable crying in front of family because I didn’t want them to think that I’m a big wimp.

From Literature

The kind of ace who harks back to a time when “bullpen days” didn’t exist, relieving was for wimps and starters were expected to serve as their own closers.

From The Wall Street Journal

He reacted and Scarlett "jokingly" called him a wimp, Ms Hall says.

From BBC

“I am a wimp,” Martindale confessed as she pushed some eggs around her plate.

From New York Times