PUSILLANIMOUS (Adj.)

Meaning- weak and afraid of danger or frightened of taking risks.

Mnemonic trick- The word pusillanimous contains word pusi. Pusi sounds similar to pussycat. Pussycat is always pusillanimous. Therefore, pusillanimous means weak and afraid of danger.

Synonym- COWARDLY

Uses-

•          He is too pusillanimous to stand up to his opponents.
•          The authorities have been too pusillanimous in merely condemning the violence.
•          You should be ashamed of your pusillanimous conduct during this dispute.