noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The characteristic of being cowardly. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the trait of lacking courage wordnet
3. 3
   A cowardly action. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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cowardicedefectdiscreditfearfearfulnessflaw

Antonyms

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admirationapprovalboldnessbravery

Etymology

From cowardly + -ness.