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craven

1 of 2adjective
/ˈkreɪ.vən/
Forms:more craven,most craven
1

not having even the smallest amount of courage

  • The knight's craven behavior shocked the kingdom, as he fled the battlefield leaving his comrades behind.
  • It's easy for those who hide behind anonymity to make craven remarks online.
  • His craven refusal to stand up for his beliefs was disappointing.
  • They criticized the craven politician for avoiding controversial issues.
  • He was labeled craven after he backed out of the challenge at the last minute.