cowardly
/ˈkaʊərdli/
adjective
- Lacking courage; easily frightened; showing fear in a shameful way.
- The cowardly lion in the story was afraid of everything.
- He felt cowardly for not defending his friend.
- It was a cowardly act to blame someone else for your mistake.
Antonyms
adverb
- In a way that shows lack of courage; fearfully.
- The dog cowardly whimpered and ran away from the loud noise.
- She cowardly refused to take responsibility for the error.
- He cowardly hid behind the door when the argument started.