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pusillanimous

/ˌpjusəˈlænəməs/adjective

timid and cowardly; without courage

The council's pusillanimous response to the crisis angered residents.

Near in meaning: cowardlytimidspinelessfainthearted
In the family: pusillanimitypusillanimously

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