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poor-spirited

/ˌpʊərˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪd/

Übersetzung: Veraltetes Adjektiv für eine Person, der es an Mut, Selbstvertrauen oder Entschlossenheit fehlt; furchtsam oder feige.

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adjective

C2formalcommonveraltet/ˌpʊərˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪd/

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who lacks courage, confidence, or determination; timid or cowardly.

  • 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv für eine Person, der es an Mut, Selbstvertrauen oder Entschlossenheit fehlt; furchtsam oder feige.
  1. Lacking courage or resolve C2 formal

    Having a weak, timid, or cowardly character; lacking in spirit or determination.

    • His poor-spirited response to the challenge disappointed everyone.
    • She considered his refusal to defend his beliefs as poor-spirited.
    • A poor-spirited person avoids any situation that requires bravery.

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    Synonyme: chickenheartedcowardlycravendastardlyfaint-heartedgutlesslily-liveredpusillanimousspinelesstimidtimorous

    Antonyme: boldbravecourageousdauntlessfearlessgallantpluckyresolutespiritedvaliant

  • more poor-spirited comparative form
  • most poor-spirited superlative form