chickenish
Lacking in courage
Chickenish means somewhat cowardly or timid, suggesting a mild case of the jitters rather than full-blown fear.
The -ish suffix softens the accusation: I'm feeling a little chickenish about asking for a raise.
Less common than chicken as an adjective but occasionally useful for hedging.
Lacking courage or confidence
anxious · nervous · apprehensive · skittish · fainthearted · hesitant · spineless · gutless
Scornful imitation or fake
- fauxArtificial or imitation
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- veganAvoids all animal products
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
substitute · plant-based · tofu · seitan · textured · analog · ersatz · simulated
timid
Lacking courage or confidence
cowardly · anxious · nervous · apprehensive · skittish · fainthearted · hesitant · spineless · gutless · yellow-bellied
mock
Scornful imitation or fake
vegetarian · substitute · plant-based · tofu · seitan · textured · analog · ersatz · simulated · fake
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
grilled · meaty · tender · juicy · seasoned · umami · light · delicate · subtle · bland