Christopher McDougall

Endurance, after all, is the only reason we even exist. We think of ourselves as nature's deadliest animals, but the truth is, a naked human is the biggest wimp in the wild. We have no fangs, no claws, no strength, and no speed.

American Author

Najib Razak

Moderate doesn't mean that you're a wimp - far from it. It means that you've chosen a path because you believe that's the only way for global harmony and peace.

Malaysian Politician

Tony Hawk

Don't be afraid of girls. That is my big regret. Knowing what I know about girls, I should have just gone for it. Guys are such wimps.

American Athlete

Helen Mirren

I think of myself as being a bit of a wimp deep down - a bourgeois wimp - and I'm fighting that. I think all Brits are, maybe.

British Actress

Thomas Sowell

If the battle for civilization comes down to the wimps versus the barbarians, the barbarians are going to win.

American Economist

Rachel McAdams

I personally think you can have a really rich and full life with no abs. Abs are for wimps.

Canadian Actress

Keri Russell

Personally, I'm a real wimp with scary movies. I get so scared.

American Actress

Gordon Ramsay

The problem with Yanks is they are wimps.

Scottish Chef

Neal Boortz

American Journalist

Oliver Stone

American Director

Used to criticize or ridicule someone for not meeting expectations of strength or bravery.

Often Negative

It's informal and can be offensive. Be careful using it with others.

Informal Insult

Refers to someone's character or behavior, not physical appearance.

Usually Personal

Implies overreaction to minor issues, often used to tease or provoke.

Sensitive Context

Avoid using 'wimp' when trying to show sympathy; it comes off as mocking.

Not for Sympathy

Highlights when someone is scared of something most aren't afraid of.

Emphasizes Fear

Suggests a lack of skill or confidence in using technology or software.

Tech Novice

Use it carefully among peers, especially in professional or learning environments.

Avoid As Label

 Lakoff pointed out that our presidents name was too triumphant sounding right he if that could have had a positive effect on his campaign but if he switched a couple of letters in it and in his name it would have been twin and who can imagine voting for president wimp right so my proposal to you guys is

How to make jokes at a...

 It didn't seem like a lot, for this guy who'd seen so much, and to whom the killing of a goat must have seemed such a quotidian experience, still found it in himself to try to protect me. I was a wimp. I cried for a very long time.

Chris Abani on the...

 last time I saw Mia's on the stairs crying what a wimp well but that what do you mean that's what you expect me to say do you really think you really think it's appropriate that you should

Why you will fail to...

 scratch and a bite but with a little bit of a wimp up the birmingham's have just moved on these guys have come into an unoccupied territory and find themselves

Wimp

Often Negative

Informal Insult

Usually Personal

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