pusillanimity

pu·sil·la·nim·i·ty

noun
\ˌpyü-sə-lə-ˈni-mə-tē also ˌpyü-zə-\

Definition of PUSILLANIMITY

: the quality or state of being pusillanimous : cowardliness

Examples of PUSILLANIMITY

1. <the pusillanimity shown by the press on this issue after the administration began applying pressure>

First Known Use of PUSILLANIMITY

14th century

Related to PUSILLANIMITY

Synonyms: cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, gutlessness, poltroonery, cowardice, spinelessness

Antonyms: bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, gallantry, greatheartedness, guts, hardihood, heart, heroism, intrepidity, intrepidness, nerve, stoutness, valiance, valor, virtue

Related Words: diffidence, faintheartedness, fearfulness, timidity, timorousness; carefulness, cautiousness, wariness; bashfulness, shyness; feebleness, softness, weakness

Near Antonyms: audacity, boldness, brazenness; backbone, fiber, fortitude, grit, gumption, mettle, pluck, spunk; determination, perseverance, resolution; endurance, stamina, tenacity

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