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namby-pamby

The word “namby-pamby” has 4 syllables: nam-by-pam-by

It's pronounced as /ˈnæmbi ˈpæmbi/

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In the thesaurus, “namby-pamby” has 114 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for namby-pamby along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for namby-pamby

Antonyms for namby-pamby

Meanings of namby-pamby

  • noun
    1. One who is insipid, sentimental or weak.
    2. Talk or writing which is weakly sentimental or affectedly pretty.
  • verb
    1. To coddle.
  • adjective
    1. Insipid and sentimental.
    2. 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 148 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to namby-pamby, such as: baby, backboned, banal, bland, boring, characterless, chicken.

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