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.

Synonyms of pusillanimity

Words with a similar meaning to pusillanimity:

• timidity
• cowardice
• spinelessness
• pusillanimity

Antonyms of pusillanimity

Words with the opposite meaning to pusillanimity:

• bravery
• magnanimity

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