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softie

/ˈsɒf.ti/

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noun

/ˈsɒf.ti/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который слаб, чрезмерно сентиментален или легко поддается жалости и привязанности.

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.

    ruМягкотелый человек

    • 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.

    Synonymsbleeding heartmushromanticsentimentalist

    Antonymscynic

  2. Weak or timid personB2informal

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

    ruСлабохарактерный человек

    • 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.

    Synonymscowardjellyfishmilksopmousepushoversissyweaklingwimpwuss

    Antonymsbullytoughtoughie

Forms
  • softies plural form
  • softies' possessive plural form
  • softie's possessive singular form
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