Namby-pamby (Adjective)
Meaning
Weak in willpower, courage or vitality.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician was criticized for being too namby-pamby on the issue, unable to take a firm stance either way.
- He used to be a strong leader, but after the scandal, he became namby-pamby and ineffective.
- The namby-pamby approach to discipline in the school resulted in a lack of respect from the students.
- The coach was frustrated with the team's namby-pamby performance, lacking the energy and drive to win.
- The namby-pamby response to the crisis from the government was widely criticized as inadequate and ineffective.