cowardly (/ˈkaʊ.əd.li/)

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🔊 /ˈkaʊ.əd.li/

Meaning

Meaning: lacking courage

Showing a shameful lack of courage; easily frightened.

Examples

🗣 It was cowardly of them to run away and leave their friend in trouble.

Etymology

From ‘coward’ (Old French ‘couard’, from ‘coue’ tail) plus ‘-ly’.

How & Where It’s Used

A strong insult implying shameful fear.

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Tags: character, negative

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