pusillanimity
nounUK /ˌpjuːsɪləˈnɪmɪti/
US /ˌpjuːsɪləˈnɪməti/
The quality of being too scared to be brave.
His pusillanimity kept him from speaking up when his friends were being bullied.
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2. A lack of courage when facing danger or difficulty.
The captain's pusillanimity caused the team to retreat before the game even began.
3. An unwillingness to take risks or stand up for what is right.
Her pusillanimity in the meeting let a bad idea pass without challenge.
4. Smallness of spirit or narrowness of mind.
Critics accused the committee of pusillanimity for ignoring the town's real problems.