coward

A noun referring to a person who lacks courage or is easily frightened, especially in the face of danger, pain, or difficulty.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, которому не хватает смелости или который легко пугается, особенно перед лицом опасности, боли или трудностей.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que carece de valor o que se asusta fácilmente, especialmente ante el peligro, el dolor o las dificultades. Puede referirse también a alguien que actúa con falta de coraje o que huye de situaciones difíciles.frNom désignant une personne qui manque de courage ou qui se laisse facilement effrayer, surtout face au danger, à la douleur ou aux difficultés.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, der es an Mut fehlt oder die leicht Angst bekommt, besonders angesichts von Gefahr, Schmerz oder Schwierigkeiten.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que não tem coragem ou que se assusta com facilidade, especialmente diante de perigo, dor ou dificuldade. Pode ser usado como insulto para quem age com covardia ou medo excessivo.zh指缺乏勇气、容易害怕的人，尤其在面对危险、痛苦或困难时。arاسم يدل على شخص يفتقر إلى الشجاعة أو يخاف بسهولة، خاصة في مواجهة الخطر أو الألم أو الصعوبات.

1. Lack of courage B1 formal

   A person who lacks the courage to face danger, pain, or difficulty.

   • He was called a coward for running away from the fight.
   • Only a coward would abandon his friends in need.
   • She proved she was no coward by standing up to the bully.

   ruТрусesCobarde (persona sin valor)frLâcheté (personne)deFeiglingptCovardezh胆小鬼arجبان

   Synonyms: chickencravendastardmilksoppoltroonrecreantsissywimp

   Antonyms: braveherostalwart

2. Timid or fearful person B1 informal

   Someone who is excessively afraid or hesitant in challenging situations.

   • Don't be such a coward; just ask her out.
   • He's a coward when it comes to public speaking.
   • The coward hid behind the door during the argument.

   ruТрусливый человекesCobardefrPersonne timorée ou peureusedeFeiglingptPessoa covardezh胆小的人arشخص جبان

   Synonyms: chickencravendastardmilksoppoltroonrecreantsissywimp

   Antonyms: bravedaredevilherostalwartwarrior

• cowards plural form
• cowards' possessive plural form
• coward's possessive singular form