pusillanimous — showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/
Korean meaning: 용기나 결단력이 부족한; 소심한, 비겁한
Korean pronunciation: 퓨실**래**니머스
Example Sentences
- The pusillanimous cat hid under the bed when it heard the vacuum cleaner.
- Don't be pusillanimous - it's just a tiny spider!
- His pusillanimous refusal to take risks cost him many opportunities.
pusillanimous
ADJECTIVE//ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs//
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
A pusillanimous student backs away from helping during playground bullying
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From pusillanimous silence to magnanimous courage, breaking unanimous fear!
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Origin
From Latin pusillanimis, literally meaning 'having a very small spirit or mind.' Ancient Romans viewed courage as the size of one's heart or spirit, so someone with a 'small spirit' was naturally considered cowardly.
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“The pusillanimous cat hid under the bed when it heard the vacuum cleaner.”
“Don't be pusillanimous - it's just a tiny spider!”
“His pusillanimous refusal to take risks cost him many opportunities.”
“The pusillanimous politician avoided taking any controversial stance.”
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