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milksop

/ˈmɪlk.sɒp/

/ˈmɪlk.sɑp/

Translations

milksopadjective

more milksop

Comp.

most milksop

Super.

/ˈmɪlk.sɒp/

/ˈmɪlk.sɑp/

Used attributively to describe something or someone as weak-willed, timid, or lacking courage.

timoréPour qualifier quelqu’un ou une attitude; registre courant à soutenu.

His milksop attitude made it difficult for the team to rely on him in high-pressure situations.

Son attitude timorée rendait difficile pour l’équipe de compter sur lui dans les situations de forte pression.

Additional translations

faiblardFamilier; insiste sur le manque d’énergie ou de caractère.

Synonyms

milksopnoun

milksops

/ˈmɪlk.sɒp/

/ˈmɪlk.sɑp/

lavetteFamilier et péjoratif, pour une personne jugée faible, timorée ou sans courage.

Despite his impressive resume, he was considered a milksop by his colleagues because he avoided making tough decisions.

Malgré son CV impressionnant, ses collègues le considéraient comme une lavette parce qu’il évitait de prendre des décisions difficiles.

morceau de pain trempé dans du laitSens culinaire littéral.

The nurse handed the child a milksop to chew on while she prepared his bottle.

L’infirmière donna à l’enfant un morceau de pain trempé dans du lait à mâcher pendant qu’elle préparait son biberon.

Additional translations

poltronPlus littéraire ou soutenu; met l’accent sur la lâcheté.

Synonyms

Definitions

milksopadjective

Weak, timid, or lacking courage; characteristic of a milksop.

His milksop attitude made it difficult for the team to rely on him in high-pressure situations.

milksopnoun

A person who is indecisive, lacks courage, or is overly timid.

Despite his impressive resume, he was considered a milksop by his colleagues because he avoided making tough decisions.

A piece of bread (or other food) soaked in milk, typically given to babies or invalids.

The nurse handed the child a milksop to chew on while she prepared his bottle.