milksop

• Substantiv, das einen furchtsamen, schwachen oder unentschlossenen Mann oder Jungen bezeichnet, der oft als unmännlich oder verweichlicht gilt.

A noun referring to a timid, weak, or unassertive man or boy, often considered childish or effeminate.

1. Timid or unassertive personC1informal

   A man or boy who is considered weak, timid, or lacking in courage and assertiveness.

   Weichling

   • He was called a milksop for refusing to stand up for himself.
   • The bully targeted the milksop in the class.
   • Don't be such a milksop; take a risk for once.

   Synonymechickencowardcravenpushoversissyweaklingwimp

   Antonymebravobullylionmanstalwarttiger