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PUSILLANIMOUSLY
pusillanimously, simperingly
(adverb) with a lack of courage and determination; “simperingly, the accused begged for mercy”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
pusillanimously (comparative more pusillanimously, superlative most pusillanimously)
In a pusillanimous manner
Source: Wiktionary
Pu`sil*lan"i*mous*ly, adv.
Definition: With pusillanimity.
PUSILLANIMOUS
Pu`sil*lan"i*mous, a. Etym: [L. pusillannimis; pusillus very little (dim. of pusus a little boy; cf. puer a boy, E. puerile) + animus the mind: cf. F. pusillanime. See Animosity.]
1. Destitute of a manly or courageous strength and firmness of mind; of weak spirit; mean-spirited; spiritless; cowardly; -- said of persons, as, a pussillanimous prince.
2. Evincing, or characterized by, weakness of mind, and want of courage; feeble; as, pusillanimous counsels. "A low and pusillanimous spirit." Burke.
Syn.
– Cowardly; dastardly; mean-spirited; fainthearted; timid; weak; feeble.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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