Difference between Namby-pamby and Wishy-washy

What is the difference between Namby-pamby and Wishy-washy?

Namby-pamby as an adjective is insipid and sentimental while Wishy-washy as an adjective is wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support.

Namby-pamby

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One that is insipid, sentimental or weak.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: insipid and sentimental Lacking vigor or decisiveness; spineless

Wishy-washy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support.Thin or watery.

We hope you now know whether to use Namby-pamby or Wishy-washy in your sentence.

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