squishy

1 of 2adjective

/ˈskwɪʃi/

Forms:squishier,squishiest

1

having a soft and compressible texture

C2

The squishy toy was perfect for relieving stress as it easily returned to its shape after being squeezed.
After a long day, she sank into her squishy couch, enjoying its softness.
The cake turned out deliciously squishy, melting in their mouths.
The children loved playing with the squishy, foam balls that they could easily squish and reshape.
The marshmallow was squishy between my fingers.

Synonyms:

spongelike squashy spongy

2

lacking clarity or precision

The guidelines for the project were squishy, leaving team members unsure of their roles.
The squishy boundaries of the policy led to confusion about what was acceptable behavior.
His squishy explanation of the rules left everyone more puzzled than informed.
The definition of success can be quite squishy, varying greatly from one person to another.
In legal terms, the squishy definition of harassment left many cases unresolved.

Synonyms:

ill-defined tenebrous slippery cloudy unclear nebulous foggy undefined ambiguous indistinct muddy uncertain vague opaque equivocal imprecise unspecific inexact indefinite

3

lacking firmness or decisiveness in political policies

The senator's squishy stance on climate change frustrated environmental activists.
Many believe the administration's squishy policies are ineffective in addressing crime.
Critics described his squishy approach to immigration as a failure to take a strong stand.
The party's squishy platform left voters confused about its core values.
Her squishy handling of foreign relations was seen as a lack of leadership.