wankelmoed

Dutch

Etymology

From wankel (unstable") +‎ moed (mood, disposition).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑŋ.kəlˌmut/
  • Hyphenation: wan‧kel‧moed

Noun

wankelmoed m (uncountable)

  1. fickleness, lack of steadfastness, proclivity to change course, opinion, etc.
  2. cowardice, fearfulness