weak-willed
weak-willed — adjective
1. describes someone who gives up easily or yields to pressure because they do not
describes someone who gives up easily or yields to pressure because they do not have enough inner strength or resolve to keep going.
Yasmin felt weak-willed for agreeing to the extra work just to avoid a difficult argument.
Lucas called his team weak-willed when they backed down from the negotiation.
called someone weak-willed + when + [situation]
Beatriz knew she was being weak-willed, but she ordered dessert after swearing she would not.
Roya admitted she was weak-willed for buying the handbag she had promised not to buy.
Vivek knew his weak-willed habit of skipping the gym was hurting his health.
- spineless
stronger and more insulting — suggests cowardice rather than merely lacking resolve
- indecisive
focuses on difficulty making choices, not on giving up on goals
- irresolute
formal synonym; describes hesitation and uncertainty about a course of action
- strong-willed
direct opposite — having firm determination and resolve
- resolute
formal; firmly determined to follow a chosen course
- determined
broader and more common; committed to achieving a goal despite obstacles
文法句型
be + weak-willed
weak-willed + noun
用法筆記
Often used in self-criticism or when describing someone who gives in to temptation or pressure in a particular situation, rather than as a permanent character label. Common in both attributive position (a weak-willed person) and predicative position (they were weak-willed).