noun
- a timid, meek, or unassertive person
Usage: informal
adjective
- timid, meek, or lacking in strength and character
Usage: informal
Examples
- Don’t be such a milquetoast—speak up for yourself!
- His milquetoast personality made him unsuitable for the leadership role.
- The committee chose a milquetoast candidate who wouldn’t rock the boat.
- She refused to let her boss treat her like a milquetoast any longer.
- The milquetoast response from management disappointed the employees.
- He gave a milquetoast apology that satisfied no one.