Pusillanimity, n.
Etymology: [L. pusillanimitas: cf. F. pusillanimité.]
The quality of being pusillanimous; weakness of spirit; cowardliness. The badge of pusillanimity and cowardice. Shak. It is obvious to distinguished between an act of . . . pusillanimity and an act of great modesty or humility. South.
Syn. -- Cowardliness; cowardice; fear; timidity.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists pusillanimity only as an antonym, under prowess.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given