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pusillanimous
pu·sil·lan·i·mous [ pyssi lánniməss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
weak-spirited: showing a contemptible lack of boldness and resolve ( formal )

[15th century. < late Latin pusillanimis< Latin pusillis "very small" + animus "mind"]

pu·sil·la·nim·i·ty [ pyssilə nímmətee ] noun
pu·sil·lan·i·mous·ly adverb

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See cowardly.
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