Pronunciation: /ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/
noun a person who is overly cautious or timid in their actions
A1 She was accused of being a pussyfoot for not taking a clear stance on the issue.
A2 The politician's pussyfoot approach to the problem frustrated many of his supporters.
B1 Her pussyfoot attitude towards decision-making often led to delays in the project.
B2 The CEO's pussyfoot management style was criticized for lacking assertiveness.
C1 The diplomat's pussyfoot negotiation tactics were seen as ineffective in resolving the conflict.
C2 The committee's pussyfoot handling of the crisis only made the situation worse.
verb to walk or move cautiously or timidly
A1 She pussyfooted around the issue instead of addressing it directly.
A2 The politician pussyfooted during the debate, avoiding giving a clear answer.
B1 It's time to stop pussyfooting around and make a decision.
B2 The CEO refused to pussyfoot when it came to making tough business decisions.
C1 The diplomat knew how to pussyfoot in negotiations to achieve a favorable outcome.
C2 The journalist was known for never pussyfooting in her reporting, always getting to the heart of the matter.
formal It is unprofessional to pussyfoot around important issues in the workplace.
informal Stop pussyfooting and just tell me what you really think.
slang Quit pussyfooting and make a decision already.
figurative She always pussyfoots around the truth, never being completely honest.
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