Milquetoast (Noun)
Meaning
A timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He was known as the office milquetoast, always letting others walk all over him without standing up for himself.
- His wife was frustrated with her husband's milquetoast tendencies, wishing he would show more backbone in difficult situations.
- The main character in the novel was a milquetoast who gradually developed more confidence and self-assurance throughout the story.
- His colleagues often took advantage of his milquetoast nature, dumping their workload on him and expecting him to handle it without complaint.
- As a child, he was always portrayed as a milquetoast in the family stories, too timid to stand up for himself or express his own opinions.