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