PUSILLANIMITY Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word pusillanimity. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PUSILLANIMITY
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| cowardice | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of lacking courage | ||||||
| cravenness | nounn | |||||
noun • meanspirited cowardice | ||||||
| dastardliness | nounn | |||||
noun • despicable cowardice | ||||||
| fearfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • 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 | ||||||
| feebleness | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) • the quality of lacking intensity or substance | ||||||
| gutlessness | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of lacking courage and determination; fearful of loss or injury | ||||||
| softness | nounn | |||||
noun • 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 | ||||||
| spinelessness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition | ||||||
| timidity | nounn | |||||
noun • fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions • fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities | ||||||
| timorousness | nounn | |||||
noun • fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions • fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities | ||||||
| weakness | nounn | |||||
noun • 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 | ||||||
| pusillanimousness | nounn | |||||
noun • contemptible fearfulness | ||||||