← BackshareGuesspusillanimity/ˌpjusələˈnɪməti/nounLack of courage or confidence; timidity.Her pusillanimity kept her from speaking up against the unfair rule.The general criticized the pusillanimity of the soldiers who retreated.History rarely remembers leaders known for their pusillanimity.SynonymscowardicetimidityAntonymsbraverycourage