Julie Burchill

When did women whose looks are not their living start conducting themselves like the simpering inmates of an Ottoman empire seraglio?

British Journalist

Mollie Hemingway

We need a steely resolve, not simpering fear. Nothing is going to stop us. Not polio, not Nazis, not gravity! Nothing. We're America.

American Author

P. C. Cast

I don't write women who are weak or simpering.

Using 'simper' suggests a negative view of someone's smile as insincere or silly.

Negative Connotation

'Simper' often implies flattery that is not genuine or is overdone.

Insincere Flattery

The verb 'simper' can indicate a person is aware and possibly embarrassed about being watched or noticed.

Self-Conscious

'Simper' as a noun describes a type of smile that involves facial movements beyond the mouth, like narrowed eyes.

Facial Expressiveness

A 'simper' may be used to subtly mock someone without overtly expressing contempt.

Subtle Mockery

Contrary to a genuine smile, a 'simper' doesn’t necessarily convey friendliness or happiness.

Not Always Positive

 makes me laugh without really having to say anything so this could be super awkward if I just turn into some giggling simpering school child who proposed just please forgive me hi Hey how are you Oh God it started okay so I'm going to start off we canvassed our TEDx amazing TEDx community around the world and I have picked two questions