1. people who are timid, meek, or unassertive
Usage: plural of milquetoast; often used disparagingly

Examples

• The committee was full of milquetoasts who never challenged the chairman’s decisions.
• Don’t be such milquetoasts – speak up for what you believe in!
• The coach was frustrated with his team of milquetoasts who wouldn’t fight for the ball.
• She refused to hire milquetoasts for the sales position, preferring assertive candidates.
• The political milquetoasts avoided taking any controversial positions.
• His reputation as one of the office milquetoasts made him an unlikely candidate for promotion.