pusillanimity

noun

Meaning

Lack of courage or determination; timidity in the face of difficulty.

Examples

The board criticized the CEO for his pusillanimity during the hostile takeover attempt.
History often judges leaders harshly for the pusillanimity they show when faced with moral crises.

Synonyms: timidity, cowardice, spinelessness, pusillanimity

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pusillanimity

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌpjuːsɪləˈnɪmɪti/

Definition

Lack of courage or determination; timidity in the face of difficulty.

Examples

The board criticized the CEO for his pusillanimity during the hostile takeover attempt.
History often judges leaders harshly for the pusillanimity they show when faced with moral crises.
Her apparent pusillanimity was actually a calculated strategy to avoid unnecessary conflict.

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Antonyms of pusillanimity

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