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pusillanimity

/ˌpjuː.sɪ.ləˈnɪm.ə.ti/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˌpjuː.sɪ.ləˈnɪm.ə.ti/

indénombrable

A noun referring to a contemptible lack of courage or strength of character; timidity or cowardice.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее презрительное отсутствие мужества или силы характера; робость или трусость.esSustantivo que denota una falta despreciable de valor o firmeza de carácter; cobardía o timidez excesiva.frNom désignant un manque de courage ou de force de caractère, souvent avec une nuance méprisante ; lâcheté, timidité excessive ou pusillanimité.deSubstantiv, das abwertend den Mangel an Mut oder Charakterstärke bezeichnet; Feigheit oder Kleinmut.ptSubstantivo que designa a falta covarde de coragem ou de força de ânimo; timidez ou fraqueza de caráter, frequentemente com sentido pejorativo.zh名词,指怯懦、胆小、缺乏勇气或意志薄弱,常含贬义。arاسم يشير إلى ضعف القلب وقلة الشجاعة أو الجبن والخوف من مواجهة المواقف الصعبة.

  1. Lack of courage C2 formal

    A state of being timid or cowardly, showing a contemptible lack of bravery or resolve.

    • His pusillanimity prevented him from speaking out against injustice.
    • The general's pusillanimity led to the army's retreat.
    • She was criticized for her pusillanimity in the face of adversity.

    ruМалодушиеespusilanimidadfrpusillanimitédeFeigheitptPusilanimidadezh怯懦arالجُبْن

    Synonymes: cowardicecowardlinesscravennessfaintheartednessfearfulnessgutlessnesspoltrooneryspinelessnesstimiditytimorousness

    Antonymes: audacityboldnessbraverycouragedaringfearlessnessgallantryheroismintrepidityvalor

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  • pusillanimity's possessive singular form