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单词 poltroonery
释义

poltroonery

noun

pol·​troon·​ery päl-ˈtrü-nə-rē How to pronounce poltroonery (audio)
-ˈtrün-rē
: mean pusillanimity : cowardice

Synonyms

  • cowardice
  • cowardliness
  • cravenness
  • dastardliness
  • gutlessness
  • pusillanimity
  • spinelessness
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Example Sentences

decried the poltroonery of those politicians who caved into pressure from the special interests

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

poltroonery

noun

as in fearfulness
a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger decried the poltroonery of those politicians who caved into pressure from the special interests

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fearfulness
  • pusillanimity
  • cowardice
  • cowardliness
  • cravenness
  • wariness
  • spinelessness
  • gutlessness
  • weakness
  • timidity
  • dastardliness
  • faintheartedness
  • softness
  • cautiousness
  • bashfulness
  • timorousness
  • carefulness
  • diffidence
  • shyness
  • feebleness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • virtue
  • heroism
  • courage
  • nerve
  • valor
  • heart
  • daring
  • gallantry
  • doughtiness
  • fearlessness
  • bravery
  • stoutness
  • hardihood
  • guts
  • intrepidity
  • boldness
  • fiber
  • audacity
  • greatheartedness
  • fortitude
  • determination
  • backbone
  • resolution
  • valiance
  • grit
  • spunk
  • mettle
  • courageousness
  • intrepidness
  • pluck
  • gumption
  • perseverance
  • dauntlessness
  • brazenness
  • endurance
  • tenacity
  • stamina
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