wankelmoed

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋɑŋ.kəlˌmut/

noun
Definitions
  • fickleness, lack of steadfastness, proclivity to change course, opinion, etc.
  • cowardice, fearfulness

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish wankel (unstable) + Dutch, Flemish moed (mood, courage, disposition, bravery, heart, valor).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

moed

Gloss

mood, courage, disposition, bravery, heart, valor

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

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