caitiff

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее подлый, трусливый или презренный; также используется как существительное для обозначения презренного человека.

An archaic adjective meaning base, cowardly, or despicable; also used as a noun for a contemptible person.

1. Despicably mean and cowardlyC2formalbritish

   Characterized by a base, contemptible lack of courage and moral integrity.

   Подлый и трусливый

   • The caitiff knight abandoned his comrades on the battlefield.
   • His caitiff behavior during the crisis shocked everyone.
   • She denounced his caitiff actions in the strongest terms.

   Synonymsabjectbasecontemptiblecowardlycravendastardlydespicableignoblepusillanimousrecreantvile

   Antonymsbravecourageousgallantheroichonorablenoblepluckystalwartvaliant

• Устаревшее существительное, обозначающее подлого, трусливого или презренного человека.

An archaic noun referring to a base, cowardly, or despicable person.

1. Cowardly and despicable personC2formalbritish

   A person who is both cowardly and morally contemptible.

   Трус и подлец

   • The knight called his opponent a caitiff for fleeing the battle.
   • Only a caitiff would betray his friends for personal gain.
   • The story's villain was a true caitiff, lacking any honor.

   Synonymscravencurdastardpoltroonrecreant

   Antonymsbravegallanthero