Poor-spirited

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    cowardly
  2. 2
    mean; base
Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
bonelesschickenchicken-heartedcowardlycravendastardly

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poor-spiritedness

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