cowardly

The definition of cowardly is something characterized by a lack of courage.

(adjective)

  1. Attacking a victim who cannot defend himself is an example of cowardly behavior.
  2. If you run and hide at the sound of any danger, this is an example of a cowardly person.

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See cowardly in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or typical of a coward; shamefully fearful

adverb

in the manner of a coward

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See cowardly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Exhibiting the characteristics of a coward, particularly ignoble fear: a cowardly surrender.

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  • cowˈard·li·ness noun
  • cowˈard·ly adverb

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