milksop

[milk-sop]

milksop Definition

  • 1a person who is indecisive and lacks courage
  • 2a weak or ineffectual person

Using milksop: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "milksop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Don't be such a milksop and stand up for yourself!

  • Example

    He was seen as a milksop for not taking action against the bully.

  • Example

    She thought he was a milksop for not standing up to his boss.

milksop Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for milksop

Antonyms for milksop

Phrases with milksop

  • to cry excessively or in an overly emotional manner

    Example

    He cried like a milksop when he lost the game.

  • milksopism

    the state or quality of being a milksop; lack of courage or strength

    Example

    His milksopism prevented him from speaking up in the meeting.

  • weak, indecisive, or lacking in courage

    Example

    His milksoppy behavior made him an easy target for bullies.

Origins of milksop

from Middle English 'milksop', meaning a piece of bread soaked in milk

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Summary: milksop in Brief

'Milksop' [milk-sop] refers to a person who is indecisive and lacks courage, often seen as weak or ineffectual. It is used in phrases like 'cry like a milksop' and 'milksopism,' which describe excessive crying and lack of courage, respectively. Synonyms include 'coward' and 'wimp,' while antonyms include 'brave' and 'courageous.'