namby-pamby
The word “namby-pamby” has 4 syllables: nam-by-pam-by.
It's pronounced as /ˈnæmbi ˈpæmbi/.
What is synonym and antonym for namby-pamby?
In the thesaurus, “namby-pamby” has 15 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for namby-pamby along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for namby-pamby
- banal
- bland
- boring
- coward
- dull
- insipid
- milk-and-water
- soft
- tiring
- weak
- weakened
- weakling
- wimp
- wimpy
- wishy-washy
Antonyms for namby-pamby
- ethical
- firm
- good
- hard
- moral
- piquant
- poignant
- principled
- pungent
- racy
- right
- righteous
- spicy
- stalwart
- strong
- substantial
- tough
- virtuous
Meanings of namby-pamby
- noun
- One who is insipid, sentimental or weak.
- Talk or writing which is weakly sentimental or affectedly pretty.
- verb
- To coddle.
- adjective
- Insipid and sentimental.
- Lacking vigor or decisiveness; spineless; wishy-washy.
Example Sentences
- He dismissed the proposal as too namby-pamby for serious consideration.
- The boss was unimpressed with the namby-pamby excuses for the project's delay.
- The tough coach didn't tolerate any namby-pamby behavior on the field.
- The politician's speech was criticized for being overly namby-pamby and lacking substance.
- The detective preferred a direct approach to solving crimes, considering psychological profiling to be too namby-pamby.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to namby-pamby, such as: banal, bland, boring, coward, dull, ethical, firm.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.