dastardliness

Meanings

• noun

  cowardice or villainy; despicable or contemptible behavior

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Rhymes

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bravado , casino , dazzling , fandango , glamoroso , largo , magnifico , piano , serenade , tango , vibrato

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Variants

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dastardliness , dastardlinesses , dastardly

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Etymology

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derived from the word 'dastard' which means a coward or a villain

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dastardly' first appeared in English literature in the 16th century

2. The word 'dastard' comes from the Middle English word 'daste' which means 'base', 'despicable', or 'contemptible'

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Related Concepts

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1. cowardice: the lack of courage to face danger, fear, or pain; the quality of being a coward

2. villainy: wickedness or depravity, especially when it is on a large scale or carried out by organized groups

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Culture

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In literature, 'dastardliness' is often used to describe the actions or behavior of villainous characters. It is also used metaphorically to describe someone who is cowardly or dishonorable.

How to Memorize "dastardliness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cowardly person hiding behind a bush, shaking in fear, or a villainous character twirling a mustache and plotting evil schemes

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dastardly' with words like 'cowardly', 'despicable', 'contemptible', and 'villainous'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Dastardly actions are contemptible'

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