softie

• Nom désignant une personne faible, trop sentimentale, ou qui cède facilement à la pitié et à l'affection.

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.

   personne sentimentale

   • 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.

   Synonymesbleeding heartmushromanticsentimentalist

   Antonymescynic

2. Weak or timid personB2informal

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

   Personne faible ou timorée

   • 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.

   Synonymescowardjellyfishmilksopmousepushoversissyweaklingwimpwuss

   Antonymesbullytoughtoughie