Cowardice

Word COWARDICE
Character 9
Hyphenation cow ard ice
Pronunciations /ˈkaʊədɪs/

Definitions and meanings of "Cowardice"

What do we mean by cowardice?

Ignoble fear in the face of danger or pain. noun

Want of courage to face danger, difficulty, opposition, etc.; dread of exposure to harm or pain of any kind; fear of consequences; pusillanimity; dishonorable fear. noun

Synonyms Poltroonery, dastardliness, cowardliness. noun

Want of courage to face danger; extreme timidity; pusillanimity; base fear of danger or hurt; lack of spirit. noun

Lack of courage. noun

The trait of lacking courage noun

Lack of courage.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Cowardice

The word "cowardice" in example sentences

Again, here at CENTCOM, for the past few days they have been criticizing Iraqi military for what they term cowardice on the battlefield. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Thou hast been spellbound by an evil eye, my darling, and the fainting which you call cowardice is the work of magic. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It was then openly proposed to withdraw Sherman; and John Hickman, of Pennsylvania, who had been elected as an anti-Lecompton Democrat, but had gone over to the Republicans, took the floor to resist what he characterized as cowardice and treachery. ❋ Unknown (1904)

Excuse me, Balsquith; but that consideration is what we call cowardice in the army. ❋ George Bernard Shaw (1903)

"I believe that what you term your cowardice is merely a physical weakness," declared the girl. ❋ Unknown (1887)

'Dear, do you wish me to help you against what you call your cowardice? ❋ George Gissing (1880)

Schoolboys cannot understand that this shrinking from danger (I speak of palpable danger), which they call cowardice, nearly always emanates from a superior intellect. ❋ Henry Wood (1850)

I have seen him, in Paris, commit what I call the cowardice of thought. ❋ Unknown (1839)

I can remember that I was both a coward and a boaster; but I have frequently remarked that the quality which we call cowardice in ❋ Frederick Marryat (1820)

I can remember that I was both a coward and a boaster; but I have frequently remarked that the quality which we call cowardice, in a child, implies no more than a greater sense of danger, and consequently ❋ Frederick Marryat (1820)

Greg Junemann, president of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, criticized centrist lawmakers for what he called cowardice in the face of Republican opposition. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The flipside of cowardice is courage - something we all could use a little more of if we truly want to deal with our past and present racism, while we create a future that works for all of us. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Kind of s. .ks when cowardice is your only option. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The wizard Rincewind, notable mostly for his extreme cowardice, is being bullied into going on a mission to a dangerous locale. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That we have allowed the health care debate in this country to descend to the level of hateful fear mongering, lies and political cowardice is beyond belief. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A coward can always feel brave if they are part of a mob; better yet if their cowardice is justified by their Christian faith. slp ❋ Unknown (2009)

A coward can always feel brave if they are part of a mob; better yet if their cowardice is justified by their Christian faith. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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