Pusillanimity
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
Shyness and pusillanimity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shyness" instead a noun "Pusillanimity".
Nearby Word: pusillanimous
Shyness
Shyness noun - A feeling of fear of embarrassment.
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Synonyms for Shyness
Pusillanimity and shyness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pusillanimity" instead a noun "Shyness".
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Related pairs
- weakness and pusillanimity
- weakness and shyness
- fear and pusillanimity
- fear and shyness
- apprehension and pusillanimity
- apprehension and shyness
- wariness and pusillanimity
- wariness and shyness
- suspicion and pusillanimity
- suspicion and shyness
- nervousness and pusillanimity
- nervousness and shyness
- irresolution and pusillanimity
- irresolution and shyness
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