cowardly

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, der es an Mut fehlt oder die leicht Angst bekommt.

Describes a person or action that lacks courage or is easily frightened.

1. Lacking courageB2formal

   Showing a lack of bravery or fortitude; timid and faint-hearted in the face of danger or difficulty.

   Feige

   • His cowardly behavior during the crisis disappointed everyone.
   • She made a cowardly decision to avoid the confrontation.
   • The soldier was criticized for his cowardly retreat.

   Synonymechickencravendastardlyfaint-heartedgutlesslily-liveredpusillanimousspinelesstimidyellow

   Antonymeboldbravecourageousdaringfearlessgallantheroicintrepidpluckyvaliant