Sentence:  I didn&#39;t want a self-pitying, poor Miss Pitiful Pearl, a <WSD>marshmallowy</WSD> wilted flower, or a nagging bitch for the wife. I wanted somebody with inborn dignity and pride, with the strength of understanding, a real human being. Not only a good actress. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Tending to be a pushover; overly accommodating.