Milksop

Pronunciation: /mɪlksɑp/

Definitions of milksop

noun a weak or ineffectual person

Example Sentences

A1 He is such a milksop, always avoiding confrontation.

A2 The milksop refused to stand up for himself when bullied.

B1 The milksop's lack of assertiveness often led to others taking advantage of him.

B2 Despite his intelligence, he was seen as a milksop due to his timid nature.

C1 The once timid milksop had finally found his voice and stood up for what he believed in.

C2 Her reputation as a milksop was shattered when she fearlessly confronted the company's CEO.

Examples of milksop in a Sentence

formal The milksop was unable to handle the challenges of the business world.

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

slang He's such a milksop, always backing down from a fight.

figurative His lack of courage made him a milksop in the eyes of his peers.

Grammatical Forms of milksop

• past tense: milksopped
• plural: milksops
• comparative: milksoppier
• superlative: milksoppiest
• present tense: milksops
• future tense: will milksop
• perfect tense: has milksopped
• continuous tense: is milksopping
• singular: milksop
• positive degree: milksop
• infinitive: to milksop
• gerund: milksopping
• participle: milksopped

Origin and Evolution of milksop

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'milksop' originated from Middle English, where 'sop' meant a piece of bread soaked in milk. The term was used to describe someone who was weak or cowardly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'milksop' evolved to refer to a person who is timid, ineffectual, or easily dominated. It is now commonly used as a derogatory term for someone who is weak-willed or lacking in courage.