pusillanimous

adjective
UK: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/
US: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

  1. Lacking courage; cowardly or timid.

    1. The pusillanimous leader refused to take a stand.
    2. Only a pusillanimous person would hide behind others in a moment of danger.

  2. Showing a lack of determination and courage, especially in the face of danger or opposition.

    1. He was too pusillanimous to protest the decision.
    2. The pusillanimous response to the crisis was widely criticized by the media and the public alike.

Synonyms

cowardly timid fainthearted lily-livered

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pusillanimous" in English means: Lacking courage; cowardly or timid., Showing a lack of determination and courage, especially in the face of danger or opposition..

The phonetic transcription of "pusillanimous" is /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/ in British English and /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pusillanimous": cowardly, timid, fainthearted, lily-livered.

Example usage of "pusillanimous": "The pusillanimous leader refused to take a stand.". More examples on the page.