milquetoast

[ milk-tohst ]

/ ˈmɪlkˌtoʊst /

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noun (sometimes initial capital letter)

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated: a milquetoast who's afraid to ask for a raise.

Also called Caspar Milquetoast.

Origin of milquetoast

1935–40, Americanism; after Caspar Milquetoast, a character in The Timid Soul, comic strip by H. T. Webster (1885–1952), American cartoonist

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH milquetoast

milk toast, milquetoast

Words nearby milquetoast

Milosevic, Slobodan, Milosz, milpa, milphosis, Milpitas, milquetoast, M.I.L.R., milreis, Milroy's disease, Milstein, milt

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Example sentences from the Web for milquetoast

Either way, he stood out in a country whose media industry is often criticized for its milquetoast manner.
Canada’s Subversive Sock Puppet: Ed the Sock Isn’t Afraid to Say Anything|Soraya Roberts|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hence, all the agreeing with Obama, all the adopting of milquetoast positions.
Debate III: Obama Wins, But Does It Do Him Any Good?|Michael Tomasky|October 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In contrast, Santorum's milquetoast “disagreement” looks pathetic and unpresidential.
“Get Out!” Says Christian-Supremacist Pastor. Does Rick Santorum Agree?|Jay Michaelson|March 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Is anybody planning on running a repeat of Milquetoast and the Crazies again?
Readers like GOP Rules, Just Not the Candidates|Ryan Prior|March 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Gingrich has tried to depict Romney a milquetoast moderate in the line of former state governor Charlie Crist.
A Florida Win Will Make Headlines, But What About the Delegates?|Matthew DeLuca|January 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for milquetoast

milquetoast

/ (ˈmɪlkˌtəʊst) /

noun

US and Canadian a meek, submissive, or timid person

Word Origin for milquetoast

C20: from Caspar Milquetoast, a cartoon character invented by H. T. Webster (1885–1952)

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单词	milquetoast
释义	milquetoast [ milk-tohst ] / ˈmɪlkˌtoʊst / SEE SYNONYMS FOR milquetoast ON THESAURUS.COM noun (sometimes initial capital letter) a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated: a milquetoast who's afraid to ask for a raise. Also called Caspar Milquetoast. Origin of milquetoast 1935–40, Americanism; after Caspar Milquetoast, a character in The Timid Soul, comic strip by H. T. Webster (1885–1952), American cartoonist WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH milquetoast milk toast, milquetoast Words nearby milquetoast Milosevic, Slobodan, Milosz, milpa, milphosis, Milpitas, milquetoast, M.I.L.R., milreis, Milroy's disease, Milstein, milt Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for milquetoast Either way, he stood out in a country whose media industry is often criticized for its milquetoast manner. Canada’s Subversive Sock Puppet: Ed the Sock Isn’t Afraid to Say Anything\|Soraya Roberts\|November 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Hence, all the agreeing with Obama, all the adopting of milquetoast positions. Debate III: Obama Wins, But Does It Do Him Any Good?\|Michael Tomasky\|October 23, 2012\|DAILY BEAST In contrast, Santorum's milquetoast “disagreement” looks pathetic and unpresidential. “Get Out!” Says Christian-Supremacist Pastor. Does Rick Santorum Agree?\|Jay Michaelson\|March 20, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Is anybody planning on running a repeat of Milquetoast and the Crazies again? Readers like GOP Rules, Just Not the Candidates\|Ryan Prior\|March 13, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Gingrich has tried to depict Romney a milquetoast moderate in the line of former state governor Charlie Crist. A Florida Win Will Make Headlines, But What About the Delegates?\|Matthew DeLuca\|January 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for milquetoast milquetoast / (ˈmɪlkˌtəʊst) / noun US and Canadian a meek, submissive, or timid person Word Origin for milquetoast C20: from Caspar Milquetoast, a cartoon character invented by H. T. Webster (1885–1952) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to milquetoast suckling, bairn, newborn, milksop, tot, mollycoddle, toddler, youngster, nursling, babe, nipper, bambino, bundle, child, dividend, kid, boy, button, deduction, chick
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milquetoast

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