Pusillanimous
adjective | /pusillanimous/
Lacking courage or determination; timid and fainthearted.
Pusillanimous
adjective | /pusillanimous/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDLacking courage or determination; timid and fainthearted.
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"The general called the retreat pusillanimous and urged the troops to hold their ground. Means: The general criticized the retreat as cowardly and told the troops not to withdraw."
"She rejected the pusillanimous excuse and admitted her mistake. Means: She refused to accept the timid excuse and took responsibility for her error."
Mnemonic Trick
Think “pussy” plus “animated” only as a sound cue: a pusillanimous person lacks the courage to act.
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