Milquetoast
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪlktəʊst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Milquetoast is an adjective meaning (originally US, informal, derogatory) Meek, timid; lacking character or effectiveness.
Meaning
(originally US, informal, derogatory) Meek, timid; lacking character or effectiveness.
More Meanings
- (originally US, informal, derogatory) A person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.
Example Sentences
If Bach had any guts, he wouldn't take that. He's too much of a Milquetoast guy.
I should have listened to my mother when she told me to stay out of journalism because of idiot milquetoast jerk reporters like you!
The truth is that we are cursed with a "milquetoast" Government operating under "milquetoast" policies. Fear has become a national policy.
Ricky [Nelson] was the perfect commodity: an artist who did not upset milktoast America. He was Elvis [Presley] without grease, without swinging hips.
Word Forms
- milktoast
- milquetoasts
Synonyms for milquetoast
Depending on context, synonyms include feeble, ineffectual, insipid, softy, wimp, wuss.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pantywaist, sissy, milksop, pansy, milquetoasty, milquetoasted.
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