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   pusillanimous

   /ˌpjuːsɪˈlanɪməs/

   adjective

   • 1. showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from ecclesiastical Latin pusillanimis (translating Greek oligopsukhos), from pusillus ‘very small’ + animus ‘mind’, + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pusillanimously adverb

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   The meaning of PUSILLANIMOUS is lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity. How to use pusillanimous in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Pusillanimous.

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   PUSILLANIMOUS definition: 1. weak and cowardly (= not brave); frightened of taking risks: 2. weak and cowardly (= not…. Learn more.

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   PUSILLANIMOUS meaning: 1. weak and cowardly (= not brave); frightened of taking risks: 2. weak and cowardly (= not…. Learn more.

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   Pusillanimous definition: lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid.. See examples of PUSILLANIMOUS used in a sentence.

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   If you say that someone is pusillanimous, you mean that they are timid or afraid. [ formal , disapproval ] The authorities have been too pusillanimous in merely condemning the violence.