← BackshareGuesscowardliness/ˈkaʊərdlinəs/nounThe quality or state of being cowardly; lack of bravery.She was ashamed of her own cowardliness when she didn't speak up.History remembers acts of cowardliness as well as acts of heroism.The cowardliness of the decision was obvious to everyone.SynonymscowardicetimidityAntonymsbraverycourage