pusillanimous

Example Sentences

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It wasn’t entirely free of the pusillanimous approach he has taken thus far to Kennedy’s regime, however.

From Los Angeles Times

Some also have lost lawyers, dismayed by the pusillanimous behavior of their leaders.

From Los Angeles Times

"It’s an unfortunate lost opportunity that speaks to the pusillanimous nature of Hollywood these days."

From Salon

The vice president had a reputation for being President Nixon’s attack dog and skewering political opponents as “nattering nabobs of negativism,” “vicars of vacillation” and “pusillanimous pussyfooters.”

From Seattle Times

This is a remarkably pusillanimous way of framing the case.

From Los Angeles Times