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pusillanimous Definition

pu·sil·lani·mous (pyo̵̅o̅′si lan′ə məs)

adjective

  1. timid, cowardly, or irresolute; fainthearted
  2. proceeding from or showing a lack of courage

Etymology: LL(Ec) pusillanimis < L pusillus, tiny (dim. of pusus, little boy, akin to puer: see puerile) + animus, the mind (see animal) + -ous

pusillanimous Related Forms

pu′·sil·la·nim′·ity (-si lə nim′ə tē) noun pu′·sil·lan′i·mously adverb

pusillanimous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nature: But it is also an example of the pusillanimous nature of contemporary political argument.
  • way: Forever is a pusillanimous way of saying " as long as I live.

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