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MILQUETOASTS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word milquetoasts. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word milquetoasts. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MILQUETOASTS

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softy
nounn
noun

• a person who is weak and excessively sentimental

doormat
nounn
noun

• a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

• a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering

meek
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• very docile

• evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

mouse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

• a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

• person who is quiet or timid

• a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad

verb

• to go stealthily or furtively

• manipulate the mouse of a computer

pushover
nounn
noun

• someone who is easily taken advantage of

• any undertaking that is easy to do

pussyfoot
verbv
verb

• to go stealthily or furtively

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

spineless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking a backbone or spinal column

• lacking spiny processes

• lacking courage or vitality

adjective satellite

• lacking thorns

timid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing fear and lack of confidence

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• lacking conviction or boldness or courage

wallflower
nounn
noun

• any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers

• perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum

• remains on sidelines at social event

weakling
nounn
noun

• a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

wimp
nounn
noun

• a hypothetical subatomic particle of large mass that interacts weakly with ordinary matter through gravitation; postulated as a constituent of the dark matter of the universe

• a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

wuss
nounn
noun

• a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

milksop
nounn
noun

• a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

pantywaist
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

Best Hypernyms For MILQUETOASTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for milquetoasts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
coward

Alternatives for SOFTY

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