pusillanimous (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/
Definition
Lacking courage or resolution; marked by a timid, fearful, or cowardly disposition.
Examples
His pusillanimous refusal to stand up for his beliefs disappointed everyone who had trusted him.
The board of directors made a pusillanimous decision to cancel the project rather than risk a minor budget shortfall.
She found his pusillanimous behavior during the crisis to be completely unacceptable for someone in a leadership role.
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