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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