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cowardly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkaʊərdli/ · UK /ˈkaʊədli/

cowardly means: Too afraid to face danger or do something difficult or right.

adjective

LACKING COURAGEB2

Too afraid to face danger or do something difficult or right.

  • His cowardly behavior disappointed me.
  • Leaving her alone in danger was cowardly.
  • They condemned the cowardly attack on unarmed people.

Similar words: fearful, timid

Opposites: brave, courageous

Common phrases: cowardly act, cowardly behavior, cowardly attack

Questions about cowardly

What does cowardly mean?

Too afraid to face danger or do something difficult or right.

What is cowardly in other languages?

Türkçe: korkak · Español: cobarde · Français: lâche · Deutsch: feige · Italiano: codardo · 日本語: 臆病な

How do you pronounce cowardly?

In American English /ˈkaʊərdli/; in British English /ˈkaʊədli/.

How do you use cowardly in a sentence?

His cowardly behavior disappointed me. Leaving her alone in danger was cowardly.

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