namby-pambies
The word “namby-pambies” has 4 syllables: nam-by-pam-bies
It's pronounced as /ˈnæmbi ˈpæmbiz/
What is synonym and antonym for namby-pambies?
In the thesaurus, “namby-pambies” has 15 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for namby-pambies along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for namby-pambies
- cowards
- doormats
- jellyfish
- mice
- milquetoasts
- nebbishes
- nervous Nellies
- pushovers
- pussies
- reeds
- sheep
- weaklings
- wimps
- wusses
- wussies
Antonyms for namby-pambies
- mensches
- stalwarts
Meanings of namby-pambies
- noun
- One who is insipid, sentimental or weak.
- Talk or writing which is weakly sentimental or affectedly pretty.
Example Sentences
- The tough drill sergeant dismissed any recruits who appeared to be namby-pambies.
- The adventure required resilience, not the company of namby-pambies.
- The manager's decision disappointed the team, as it seemed like a move for namby-pambies.
- In the face of adversity, he sought friends who were anything but namby-pambies.
- The horror movie was not for the faint-hearted, it was no place for namby-pambies.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to namby-pambies, such as: cowards, doormats, jellyfish, mensches, mice, milquetoasts, nebbishes.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
nebbishes
- cowards
- doormats
- jellyfish
- mice
- milquetoasts
- namby-pambies
- nervous Nellies
- pushovers
- pussies
- reeds
- sheep
- weaklings
- wimps
- wusses
- wussies