milquetoast

UK
/ˈmɪlkəʊtəʊst/
US
/ˈmɪlkwətoʊst/

Übersetzungen

milquetoastadjektiv
more milquetoast
Komp.
most milquetoast
Super.
UK
/ˈmɪlk.təʊst/
US
/ˈmɪlk.toʊst/
Used attributively to describe something or someone as timid, meek, or unassertive.
milquetoastsubstantiv
milquetoasts
Pl.
UK
/ˈmɪlkəʊtəʊst/
US
/ˈmɪlkwətoʊst/
He is such a milquetoast that he never stands up for himself.
Он такая тряпка, что никогда не заступается за себя.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

milquetoastadjektiv
Timid, meek, or unassertive; lacking in boldness or resolve.
The board rejected the CEO's milquetoast proposal for change.
milquetoastsubstantiv
A person who is timid or submissive.
Despite his qualifications, he was often overlooked for promotions because he was seen as a milquetoast by his colleagues.