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milquetoast
UK
/ˈmɪlkəʊtəʊst/
US
/ˈmɪlkwətoʊst/
Translations
more milquetoast
Comp.
most milquetoast
Super.
UK
/ˈmɪlk.təʊst/
US
/ˈmɪlk.toʊst/
Used attributively to describe something or someone as timid, meek, or unassertive.
Definitions
The board rejected the CEO's milquetoast proposal for change.
Despite his qualifications, he was often overlooked for promotions because he was seen as a milquetoast by his colleagues.