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cowardly

1 of 2adjective
/ˈkaʊərdli/
Forms:more cowardly,most cowardly
1

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

  • He was called cowardly for refusing to stand up to the bully.
  • The soldier's cowardly behavior disappointed his comrades.
  • It was a cowardly decision to avoid the challenge instead of facing it.
  • Many saw his retreat as a cowardly act during the crisis.
  • She felt ashamed of her cowardly refusal to speak out.
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