cowardice

• Nom féminin désignant le manque de courage ou la disposition à céder facilement à la peur, en évitant le danger, la douleur ou les difficultés.

A noun referring to the lack of courage or the quality of being easily frightened or avoiding danger, pain, or difficulty.

indénombrable

1. Lack of braveryB2formal

   The quality of being easily frightened and lacking courage in the face of danger, pain, or difficulty.

   Lâcheté

   • His cowardice prevented him from defending his friend.
   • The soldier was accused of cowardice in battle.
   • Cowardice is often seen as a weakness in leadership.

   Synonymescravennessdastardlinessfaintheartednessfearfulnessgutlessnesspusillanimityspinelessnesstimidity

   Antonymesboldnessbraverycouragedaringfearlessnessgallantryheroismintrepiditymettlenervepluckresolutionvalor

2. Avoidance of riskB2formal

   The tendency to avoid difficult or dangerous situations due to fear.

   Lâcheté (évitement du risque)

   • Her cowardice led her to quit the project when challenges arose.
   • Cowardice in the face of injustice is a moral failure.
   • He regretted his cowardice for not speaking up at the meeting.

   Synonymescowardlinesscravennessfaintheartednessfearfulnesspusillanimitytimidity

   Antonymesaudacityboldnessbraverycouragevalor