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pusillanimity
noun pu·sil·la·nim·i·ty \ˌpyü-sə-lə-ˈni-mə-tē also ˌpyü-zə-\
Definition of PUSILLANIMITY
: the quality or state of being pusillanimous : cowardliness
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First Known Use of PUSILLANIMITY
14th century
Related to PUSILLANIMITY
- Synonyms
- cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, gutlessness, poltroonery, cowardice, spinelessness
- Antonyms
- bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, gallantry, greatheartedness, guts, hardihood, heart, heroism, intrepidity, intrepidness, nerve, stoutness, valiance, valor, virtue
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