Pusillanimous
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Pusillanimous [pyoo-suh-lan-uh-muhs]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Lacking Courage or determination.

Example

"On this issue of violence, his pusillanimous silence has been disappointing."

"There were chants and black flags shown and the counsel advised him to leave, but he denied such a pusillanimous move."

Synonyms

Afraid, Chicken, Cowardly, Gutless

Antonyms

Brave, Fearless, Plucky, Courageous