poor spirited

/pʊr ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Lacking courage, confidence, or enthusiasm; timid or cowardly.
    • She was too poor-spirited to speak up against the unfair rule.
    • A poor-spirited person often gives up at the first sign of difficulty.
    • His poor-spirited response to the challenge disappointed his teammates.
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