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copout
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copoutnoun
a failure to face some difficulty squarely
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A copout is an instance of avoiding responsibility, commitment, or making a decision in an attempt to evade effort or difficulty. It often refers to opting for an easy solution or resorting to weak excuses instead of facing a challenging situation or a problem directly. It can be used to refer to both people and their actions.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of copout in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of copout in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of copout in a Sentence
I sympathize with his policy analysis. I agree with him that it's stupid for us to put our companies in this situation... and for us to -- you know, blame the companies rather than blaming ourselves -- is a copout.
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