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Cowardice

Verb / ˈkaʊɜ:dʌs / Another word for cowardice — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cowardice is a lack of bravery or courage in the face of danger or difficulty.

Synonyms & similar words

cowardliness courage timidity fearfulness cravenness pusillanimity spinelessness chicken-heartedness gutlessness wimpiness weakness faint-heartedness fear terror dread apprehension anxiety

Example sentences

  1. His cowardice was evident when he refused to stand up to the bully.
  2. She was overcome with cowardice and couldn't bring herself to speak up.
  3. The soldier's cowardice caused him to flee the battlefield.
  4. His cowardice was a disappointment to his friends.
  5. The captain was accused of cowardice for abandoning his ship.

Quotes

  • Cowardice, as distinguished from panic, is almost always simply a lack of ability to suspend the functioning of the imagination.
  • Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' Vanity asks the question, 'Is it popular?'
  • Cowardice and courage are never without a measure of affectation.

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