milquetoast
milq
ˈmɪlk
milk
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vi
toast
ˌtoʊst
towst
/mˈɪlkwɪtˌəʊst/

Definition & Meaning of "milquetoast"in English

Milquetoast
01

a person who is lacking in strong character

Grammatical Information
animacy status
animate
plural form
milquetoasts
Examples
He was often seen as a milquetoast who never stood up for himself.
milquetoast
01

lacking strong character or assertiveness

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most milquetoast
Comparative
more milquetoast
gradable
Examples
His milquetoast demeanor made it difficult for him to command respect in the boardroom.
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