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lacking courage or resolution
- The lily-livered soldier hesitated to advance despite the commander’s orders.
- His lily-livered behavior during the confrontation made everyone question his bravery.
- The lily-livered politician avoided taking a stand on controversial issues.
- She called him lily-livered for backing out of the daring adventure.
- The group was frustrated with the lily-livered approach of their leader.