Definitions for Cowardly
ˈkaʊ ərd licow·ard·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cowardly, fearfuladjective

   lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

   "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cowardlyadverb

   In the manner of a coward.

2. cowardlyadjective

   Showing cowardice. Lacking in courage, unacceptably fearful, usually meant with some implication of a lack of consideration for others.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cowardlyadjective

   Etymology: from coward.

   1. Fearful; timorous; pusillanimous.

   An Egyptian soothsayer made Antonius believe that his genius, otherwise brave and confident, was in the presence of Octavius poor and cowardly. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 940.

   Let all such as can enlarge their consciences like hell, and style a cowardly silence in Christ’s cause discretion, know, that Christ will one day scorn them. Robert South, Sermons.

   2. Mean; befitting a coward.

   I do find it cowardly, and vile,
   For fear of what might fall, so to prevent
   The time of life. William Shakespeare, Julius Cæsar.

2. Cowardlyadverb

   In the manner of a coward; meanly; vilely.

   He sharply reproved them as men of no courage, who had most cowardly turned their backs upon their enemies. Richard Knolles.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cowardly

   Cowardice is a trait wherein excessive fear prevents an individual from taking a risk or facing danger. It is the opposite of courage. As a label, "cowardice" indicates a failure of character in the face of a challenge. One who succumbs to cowardice is known as a coward.As the opposite of bravery, which many historical and current human societies reward, cowardice is seen as a character flaw that is detrimental to society and thus the failure to face one's fear is often stigmatized and/or punished.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cowardlyadjective

   wanting courage; basely or weakly timid or fearful; pusillanimous; spiritless

2. Cowardlyadjective

   proceeding from fear of danger or other consequences; befitting a coward; dastardly; base; as, cowardly malignity

3. Cowardlyadverb

   in the manner of a coward

How to pronounce Cowardly?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Cowardly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Cowardly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Cowardly in a Sentence

1. Baroness Orczy:

   An apology Bah Disgusting Cowardly Beneath the dignity of any gentleman, however wrong he might be.

2. Prime Minister Habib Essid:

   It's a cowardly attack mainly targeting the economy of Tunisia, we should unite to defend our country.

3. Tony Rothert:

   This cowardly move by the Secretary of State proves that Missouri's anti-abortion zealots understand that they're acting against the wishes of the majority, they hope to short-circuit the people's vote because they know they will lose if the people get their say.

4. Joe Moore:

   The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know.

5. Larry Hogan:

   We have offered the full resources of the Maryland State Police to assist in the investigation, this was a cowardly, brazen act to walk up and open fire on a police officer who was doing what we asked that officer to do -- to go out to protect and serve.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Cowardly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cowardly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Cowardly
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowardly
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cowardly