pusillanimity
/ˌpjuː.sɪ.ləˈnɪm.ə.ti/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.
- 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
- pusillanimities plural form
- pusillanimities' possessive plural form
- pusillanimity's possessive singular form