milquetoast

• Substantiv, das einen schüchternen, sanften oder unentschlossenen Menschen bezeichnet, meist einen Mann oder Jungen, der als unsicher oder antriebslos wahrgenommen wird.

A noun referring to a timid, meek, or unassertive person, typically a man or boy, who is perceived as lacking confidence or assertiveness.

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1. Timid or unassertive personC1informalamerican

   A person, typically a man or boy, who is shy, meek, and lacks confidence or assertiveness.

   Schüchterner oder unsicherer Mensch

   • He was a bit of a milquetoast, always avoiding confrontation.
   • The boss dismissed him as a milquetoast who couldn't lead the team.
   • Don't be such a milquetoast; stand up for yourself!

   Synonymemilksopmousenamby-pambypushovershrinking violetweaklingwimp

   Antonymedaredevilfirebrandgo-getterhustlermover