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The cowardly choice left others in danger.
What does Cowardly mean?
Acting without courage.
Dictionary definition
Showing fear in a way that avoids needed courage.
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The story shows why the character felt cowardly at first.
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Cowardly behavior avoids needed courage, especially when someone should help.
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What does cowardly mean?
Cowardly means showing fear in a way that avoids needed courage.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to cowardly?
Fearful is close in meaning to cowardly in this context.
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Brave gives a useful opposite or contrast to cowardly.
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kow · erd · lee · strongest beat: kow
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WordCowardly.
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MeaningCowardly means Acting without courage.
ExampleExample: The cowardly choice left others in danger.
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- Syllables
- kow · erd · lee
- Strongest beat
- kow
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kow.
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braveA useful contrast to cowardly in this meaning.
courageousA useful contrast to cowardly in this meaning.
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