
Milksop
Negative Insult
Used negatively to criticize someone for lack of courage or determination.
He's such a milksop when it comes to standing up for himself.
Outdated Usage
Rarely used in modern language and can sound old-fashioned or literary.
In the old novel, the character was scorned as a milksop.
Emotional Context
Might imply the person is not only weak but also overly sensitive or emotional.
Stop being a milksop and dry your tears!