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单词 cowardice
释义

cowardice

noun

cow·​ard·​ice ˈkau̇(-ə)r-dəs How to pronounce cowardice (audio)
 dialectal  -(ˌ)dīs
: lack of courage or firmness of purpose
soldiers accused of cowardice

Synonyms

  • cowardliness
  • cravenness
  • dastardliness
  • gutlessness
  • poltroonery
  • pusillanimity
  • spinelessness
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Example Sentences

the cowardice shown by political leaders who were willing to give the Nazis whatever they wanted
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English cowardise, from Anglo-French coardise, from cuard — see coward

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cowardice

noun

cow·​ard·​ice ˈkau̇-ər-dəs How to pronounce cowardice (audio)
: shameful fear

cowardice

noun

as in cowardliness
a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger the cowardice shown by political leaders who were willing to give the Nazis whatever they wanted

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • cowardliness
  • fearfulness
  • pusillanimity
  • gutlessness
  • spinelessness
  • timidity
  • cravenness
  • dastardliness
  • diffidence
  • weakness
  • faintheartedness
  • cautiousness
  • timorousness
  • poltroonery
  • wariness
  • bashfulness
  • feebleness
  • carefulness
  • shyness
  • softness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • courage
  • bravery
  • heroism
  • virtue
  • fearlessness
  • valor
  • gallantry
  • daring
  • intrepidity
  • nerve
  • boldness
  • heart
  • hardihood
  • stoutness
  • audacity
  • guts
  • fortitude
  • courageousness
  • valiance
  • intrepidness
  • dauntlessness
  • brazenness
  • determination
  • grit
  • backbone
  • gumption
  • resolution
  • mettle
  • perseverance
  • fiber
  • spunk
  • greatheartedness
  • tenacity
  • pluck
  • doughtiness
  • endurance
  • stamina
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