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- meaning - difference between coward and pusillanimous - English . . .
I just discovered the word pusillanimous, and I wonder if there's actually a difference between pusillanimous and coward cowardice? Considering the etymology of both words, both seem qualify someone being unable to act, making both words very close synonyms
- meaning - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
The meaning of "coward" comes from something else Many people think that "pussy" is an diminutive of pusillanimous pusillanimous showing a lack of courage or determination; timid but a wikipedia article suggests that "pussy" is used as an alternate spelling of an obsolete English word " pursy "
- expressions - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
The Latin word pusillanimous was too long, so it was shortened to quot;pussy quot; while holding its original meaning quot;cowardly quot; [feel free to edit the question and bring a longer etymol
- How can you describe someone who gives up too easily?
6 The word is Pusillanimous Dictionary com describes it as follows pu·sil·lan·i·mous [pyoo-suh-lan-uh-muhs] adjective 1 lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid 2 proceeding from or indicating a cowardly spirit
- synonyms - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
A number of alternatives are suggested here, including faint-hearted, scared, spineless, base, weak, shrinking, fearful, craven, dastardly, timorous and pusillanimous (as already suggested) It can't really be said that any of these avoids a hint of name-calling, and, depending on the nature of the attack, perhaps shrinking, weak, scared, and timorous could be ruled out I personally would be
- What is a single word for someone who is easily discouraged?
Someone who is pusillanimous is one that lacks courage or strength of purpose pusillanimous, adj 1 Of a person: lacking in courage or strength of purpose; faint-hearted, craven, cowardly (OED) If you want to include an element of reproach in your description you could call them a coward coward, adj 1 A reproachful designation for one who displays ignoble fear or want of courage in the
- single word requests - What do you call a person who does not take . . .
I want one word which best suits a person who does not take risks (or one who does not like taking risks)
- How did the word beaver come to be associated with vagina?
What is the etymology of the word beaver as it relates to a woman's vagina?
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