pusillanimous in German
pusillanimous in German is kleinmütig, feige — pusillanimous means displaying dishonorable cowardice or a timidity that invites contempt.
pusillanimous in German
kleinmütig
Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity. [from 16th c.]
feige
Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity. [from 16th c.]
What does "pusillanimous" mean?
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adjective Displaying dishonorable cowardice or a timidity that invites contempt.
"Critics called the government's response pusillanimous and half-hearted."
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pusillanimous in a sentence
- Critics called the government's response pusillanimous and half-hearted.
- It felt pusillanimous to back down the moment things got difficult.
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What is "pusillanimous" in German?
"pusillanimous" in German is kleinmütig, feige. pusillanimous means: Displaying dishonorable cowardice or a timidity that invites contempt.
How do you use "pusillanimous" in a sentence?
Example: "Critics called the government's response pusillanimous and half-hearted." In German, "pusillanimous" is kleinmütig, feige.
Are there other ways to say "pusillanimous" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pusillanimous": kleinmütig, feige.
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