milquetoast

Noun

A timid, weak, or unassertive person.

ریشه

From the comic strip character Caspar Milquetoast, created by H.T. Webster.

مثال

• He was often seen as a milquetoast, lacking the confidence to speak up.
• The milquetoast allowed others to take advantage of him.
• She transformed from a milquetoast into a strong and assertive leader.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Be a milquetoast Act like a milquetoast Transform into a milquetoast Take advantage of a milquetoast