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milquetoast

/ˈmɪlktoʊst/
noun
  1. A timid, meek, or unassertive person.
    • He was such a milquetoast that he never spoke up in meetings.
    • Don't be a milquetoast—stand up for what you believe in.
    • The movie villain easily pushed the milquetoast around.
adjective
  1. Timid, meek, or lacking in assertiveness.
    • She gave a milquetoast response that avoided any real disagreement.
    • The milquetoast character in the story never took risks.
    • His milquetoast attitude made it hard for him to lead the team.
Synonyms
timidmeekshy
Antonyms
boldassertive
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