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- [kou-erd-lee]
- /ˈkaʊ ərd li/
- /ˈkaʊədlɪnəs /
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- [kou-erd-lee]
- /ˈkaʊ ərd li/
Definitions of cowardliness word
- adjective cowardliness lacking courage; contemptibly timid. 1
- adjective cowardliness characteristic of or befitting a coward; despicably mean, covert, or unprincipled: a cowardly attack on a weak, defenseless man. 1
- adverb cowardliness like a coward. 1
- noun cowardliness The characteristic of being cowardly. 1
- noun cowardliness A cowardly action. 0
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Origin of cowardliness
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (adv.); see coward, -ly
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Parts of speech for Cowardliness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cowardliness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
cowardliness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cowardliness
noun cowardliness
- pusillanimity — the state or condition of being pusillanimous; timidity; cowardliness.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- unmanly — not manly; not characteristic of or befitting a man; weak, timid, or cowardly.
- fearfulness — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
- dastardly — If you describe an action as dastardly, you mean it is wicked and intended to hurt someone.
Antonyms for cowardliness
noun cowardliness
- graciousness — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- gallantry — dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior.
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