softie

• Substantiv für eine Person, die schwach, übermäßig sentimental oder leicht zu Mitleid und Zuneigung zu bewegen ist.

A noun referring to a person who is weak, overly sentimental, or easily moved to pity or affection.

1. Sentimental personB2informal

   A person who is easily moved to tears or shows excessive tenderness and emotion.

   Weichherziger Mensch

   • He's a real softie when it comes to his grandchildren.
   • Don't be such a softie; you can't give in to every request.
   • She cried at the movie; she's a total softie.

   Synonymebleeding heartmushromanticsentimentalist

   Antonymecynic

2. Weak or timid personB2informal

   A person who lacks toughness or assertiveness, often seen as easily manipulated.

   Schwächling

   • The coach called him a softie for not pushing harder during practice.
   • He's a softie who never stands up for himself.
   • They think I'm a softie because I avoid confrontations.

   Synonymecowardjellyfishmilksopmousepushoversissyweaklingwimpwuss

   Antonymebullytoughtoughie