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Pusillanimous


PUSILLAN'IMOUS, adjective

1. Destitute of that strength and firmness of mind which constitute courage, bravery and fortitude; being of weak courage; mean spirited; cowardly; applied to persons; as a pusillanimous prince.

2. Proceeding from weakness of mind or want of courage; feeble; as pusillanimous counsels.