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milquetoast

/ˈmɪlk.toʊst/

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noun

/ˈmɪlk.toʊst/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее робкого, кроткого или нерешительного человека, обычно мужчину или мальчика, который воспринимается как неуверенный или безынициативный.

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

proper noun

  1. Timid or unassertive personC1informalamerican

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

    ruРобкий или неуверенный человек

    • 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!

    Synonymsmilksopmousenamby-pambypushovershrinking violetweaklingwimp

    Antonymsdaredevilfirebrandgo-getterhustlermover

Forms
  • milquetoasts plural form
  • milquetoasts' possessive plural form
  • milquetoast's possessive singular form
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