单词	pusillanimity
释义	pusillanimity noun pu·​sil·​la·​nim·​i·​ty ˌpyü-sə-lə-ˈni-mə-tē   also  ˌpyü-zə- : the quality or state of being pusillanimous : cowardliness Synonyms cowardice cowardliness cravenness dastardliness gutlessness poltroonery spinelessness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the pusillanimity shown by the press on this issue after the administration began applying pressure Recent Examples on the Web Even the turbulent Vietnam era didn’t inspire such pusillanimity. Matthew Hennessey, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2022 The pusillanimity of American corporations on this subject continues to astound. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2021 First civil-rights groups accused it of pusillanimity. The Economist, 14 Apr. 2021 It is often said that, given the rank pusillanimity of most politicians, such backsliding is inevitable. Rich Lowry, National Review, 26 Mar. 2021 On the Republican side, strategic calculations ahead of the Georgia runoffs are reinforcing the pusillanimity that many officials are displaying. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2020 But confusing markets with might is exactly the sort of pusillanimity that drives Macron crazy, and amuses Russian President Vladimir Putin. Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2019 Normally Mr Glasenberg would not tolerate such pusillanimity. The Economist, 5 July 2018 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above pusillanimity noun as in cowardice a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger the pusillanimity shown by the press on this issue after the administration began applying pressure Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cowardice fearfulness cowardliness spinelessness gutlessness timidity cravenness timorousness dastardliness diffidence weakness faintheartedness cautiousness feebleness bashfulness wariness poltroonery carefulness shyness softness Antonyms & Near Antonyms virtue courage heroism gallantry fearlessness bravery valor intrepidity daring hardihood boldness nerve heart stoutness audacity guts dauntlessness intrepidness fortitude valiance courageousness brazenness resolution determination gumption grit backbone mettle perseverance fiber spunk pluck doughtiness tenacity greatheartedness endurance stamina See More
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