Determination and Pusillanimity

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Determination noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.

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Pusillanimity is an antonym for determination.

Pusillanimity noun - A shameful lack of courage in the face of danger.

Usage example: the pusillanimity shown by the press on this issue after the administration began applying pressure

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Determination is an antonym for pusillanimity.

Nearby Word: pusillanimous

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Pusillanimity and Determination. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/determination/pusillanimity

Determination & Pusillanimity. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/determination/pusillanimity>.

Pusillanimity or Determination. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/determination/pusillanimity.

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