cowardly

Meanings

• adjective

  lacking courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity

  - "The soldier's cowardly behavior on the battlefield led to the loss of the battle."
  - "Despite his fear, he refused to be called cowardly."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkaʊədli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cowardly
daringly , scaringly , boldly , goldenly

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Variants

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cowardly , cowardliness , cowardlinesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'timid' or 'fearful', derived from old English 'crawe' meaning craven or fearful.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cowardly lion' is often used to describe a character in L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz' who is initially fearful but later displays courage.

2. The cowardly dog is a character from the cartoon series 'The Cowardly Dog' who is always afraid and often runs away from danger.

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Related Concepts

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1. bravery: The opposite of cowardly, characterized by the ability to face danger or adversity with courage and fearlessness.

2. cowardice: The quality or state of being a coward, marked by the lack of courage or the unwillingness to face danger or adversity.

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Culture

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In literature, cowardly characters often face criticism and are portrayed as weak or despicable. In contrast, some stories explore the complexity of cowardice and its relationship to morality and survival.

How to Memorize "cowardly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person cowering in fear or shrinking away from a challenge to remember the meaning of cowardly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word cowardly with fear, timidity, or a lack of courage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Cowards Often Wear Red and Yellow' to help remember the meaning of cowardly.

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