cowardice

[kou-er-dis]

noun

1. lack of courage to face danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.

   Synonyms: timidity, pusillanimity
   Antonyms: bravery

cowardice

/ ˈkaʊədɪs /

noun

1. lack of courage in facing danger, pain, or difficulty

Word History and Origins

Origin of cowardice¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English cowardise, from Old French co(u)ardise; equivalent to coward + -ice

Example Sentences

“It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice.”

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“The censoring of artists and the cancellation of shows is an act of cowardice. It may also be part of a corrupt pay-to-play-scheme.”

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"The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible," he added.

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“But it will require courage, not cowardice. Passion, not corporate approval.”

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He called Waltz’s actions a show of “profound cowardice.”

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