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pusillanimously

pu·sil·lan·i·mous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pyoo-suh-lan-uh-muh s]
    • /ˌpyu səˈlæn ə məs/
    • /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməsli /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pyoo-suh-lan-uh-muh s]
    • /ˌpyu səˈlæn ə məs/

Definitions of pusillanimously word

  • adjective pusillanimously lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid. 1
  • adjective pusillanimously proceeding from or indicating a cowardly spirit. 1
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Origin of pusillanimously

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin pusillanimis petty-spirited, equivalent to Latin pusill(us) very small, petty + -anim(is) -spirited, -minded (anim(us) spirit + -is adj. suffix); see -ous

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Parts of speech for Pusillanimously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Pusillanimously

pusillanimously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for pusillanimously

adverb pusillanimously

  • gutlessly — In a gutless way; with cowardice.
Just one Synonym for pusillanimously

Antonyms for pusillanimously

adverb pusillanimously

  • audaciously — extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer.
Just one Antonym for pusillanimously

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