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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

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To finish successfully.

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Dictionary Entry

pusillanimous

Part of Speech: adjectivePronunciation: /pyoo-suh-LAN-uh-muhs/

Lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted.

In a Sentence

“The pusillanimous knight refused to defend the village, fearing the dragon's might.”

Year 9 Word List

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Origin

Latin 'pusillus' (very small) + 'animus' (mind, spirit).

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Synonyms

cowardlytimidcravenfaint-heartedspinelessfearful

Antonyms

bravecourageousboldvaliantfearlessheroic

Related Words

pusillanimitycowardicetimidityfearbraverycouragefaintspineless

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