CEFR A2

cowardly

adverb

Meaning

Lacking courage; showing fear or timidity.

Examples

His cowardly actions in the face of danger shamed his family.
It was a cowardly attack from behind, with no warning.

Synonyms: fearful, timid, craven

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cowardly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːwərdli/

Definition

Lacking courage; showing fear or timidity.

Examples

His cowardly actions in the face of danger shamed his family.
It was a cowardly attack from behind, with no warning.
She was disappointed by his cowardly refusal to stand up for his beliefs.

Synonyms of cowardly

Words with a similar meaning to cowardly:

fearful
timid
craven

Antonyms of cowardly

Words with the opposite meaning to cowardly:

brave
courageous
valiant

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