as in fearfulness
a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger
decried the poltroonery of those politicians who caved into pressure from the special interests
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Noun
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Reid’s statement was striking for its sheer pusillanimity.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2015 -
What a profile in pusillanimity.—
The Editorial Board,
WSJ,
23 May 2022
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Pike publicly criticized the commanders of the regiment for the lack of discipline and cowardice displayed in battle, which eventually led to an inconclusive court of inquiry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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Their children and grandchildren will read about their silence, acquiescence, and cowardice.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Poltroonery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poltroonery. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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