Pusillanimous
adjective
Showing a lack of courage or determination, timid.
Despite his big talk, he proved to be a pusillanimous leader during the crisis.
Often appears as...
- pusillanimous attitude
- pusillanimous behavior
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Showing a lack of courage or determination, timid.
Despite his big talk, he proved to be a pusillanimous leader during the crisis.
Often appears as...
- pusillanimous attitude
- pusillanimous behavior
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
Using 'pusillanimous' often implies criticism for not being brave enough.
His pusillanimous refusal to stand up for his friends disappointed everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
The word 'pusillanimous' is formal and best used in written or official speech.
In her article, the journalist criticized the pusillanimous policies of the government.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
'Pusillanimous' can evoke disappointment, making it impactful in persuasive language.
By backing out, he showed a pusillanimous side that lost him many supporters.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
Using 'pusillanimous' often implies criticism for not being brave enough.
His pusillanimous refusal to stand up for his friends disappointed everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
The word 'pusillanimous' is formal and best used in written or official speech.
In her article, the journalist criticized the pusillanimous policies of the government.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
'Pusillanimous' can evoke disappointment, making it impactful in persuasive language.
By backing out, he showed a pusillanimous side that lost him many supporters.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotations
Using 'pusillanimous' often implies criticism for not being brave enough.
His pusillanimous refusal to stand up for his friends disappointed everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
The word 'pusillanimous' is formal and best used in written or official speech.
In her article, the journalist criticized the pusillanimous policies of the government.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
'Pusillanimous' can evoke disappointment, making it impactful in persuasive language.
By backing out, he showed a pusillanimous side that lost him many supporters.
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Quote examples
Samuel Adams
American Revolutionary
But,' say the puling, pusillanimous cowards, 'we shall be subject to a long and bloody war if we declare independence.' On the contrary, I affirm it the only step that can bring the contest to a speedy and happy issue.
Quote examples
Nigel Rees
British Author
Euphemism in the workplace does not end with job descriptions. It reaches a pusillanimous peak at the other end of the work process - in dismissal.
Quote examples
Samuel Adams
American Revolutionary
But,' say the puling, pusillanimous cowards, 'we shall be subject to a long and bloody war if we declare independence.' On the contrary, I affirm it the only step that can bring the contest to a speedy and happy issue.
Quote examples
Nigel Rees
British Author
Euphemism in the workplace does not end with job descriptions. It reaches a pusillanimous peak at the other end of the work process - in dismissal.
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