PUSILLANIMITY Synonyms

• meanspirited cowardice

• despicable cowardice

• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

• the trait of being afraid

• the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

• the quality of lacking intensity or substance

• the trait of lacking courage and determination; fearful of loss or injury

• the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

• poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

• the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

• a state of declining economic condition

• a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

• a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

• the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

• a disposition to be lenient in judging others

• the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

• a flaw or weak point

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

• the condition of being financially weak

• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

• contemptible fearfulness