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cowardly
01
lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations
Disapproving
Examples
He was called cowardly for refusing to stand up to the bully.
The soldier's cowardly behavior disappointed his comrades.
1.1
(of an action) done in a way that targets someone who cannot defend themselves
Examples
The mugger 's cowardly attack on the elderly man shocked the community.
It was a cowardly act to harm someone so vulnerable.
cowardly
01
in a manner characterized by lack of courage or bravery
DisapprovingExamples
She ran cowardly from the scene when confronted with the challenge.
He spoke cowardly, avoiding direct confrontation with the issue at hand.
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