Also means
despondent
Usage Note
Kleinmütig describes someone who lacks the courage or confidence to act boldly. It is slightly literary and contrasts with beherzt or mutig: sei nicht so kleinmütig — don't lose heart.
Examples
"Kleinmütige Menschen schöpfen selten ihr volles Potenzial aus."
Natural Translation
Faint-hearted people rarely realise their full potential.
Literal Translation
Small-spirited people rarely exhaust their full potential.
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