About The Word Pusillanimity
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Pusillanimity
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What's The Definition Of Pusillanimity?
[n] contemptible fearfulness
Synonyms | Synonyms for Pusillanimity: pusillanimousness Related Terms | Find terms related to Pusillanimity: See Also | fearfulness | poltroonery Pusillanimity In Webster's Dictionary \Pu`sil*la*nim"i*ty\, n. [L. pusillanimitas: cf.
F. pusillanimit['e].]
The quality of being pusillanimous; weakness of spirit;
cowardliness.
The badge of pusillanimity and cowardice. --Shak.
It is obvious to distinguished between an act of . . .
pusillanimity and an act of great modesty or humility.
--South.
Syn: Cowardliness; cowardice; fear; timidity.
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