Pū'sil-la-nim'i-ty, n.

n. [Lat. pusillanimitas, Fr. pusillanimité, Pr. pusillanimitat, Sp. pusillanimidad, It. pusillanimità.] The quality of being pusillanimous; weakness of spirit; cowardliness. “The badge of pusillanimity and cowardice.” Shak.

It is obvious to distinguish between an act of pusillanimity and an act of great modesty or humility. South.

Synonyms—Cowardliness; pusillanimousness; cowardice; fear; timidity.