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Craven (Adjective)

Meaning

Lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful; "the craven fellow turned and ran"; "a craven proposal to raise the white flag"; "this recreant knight"- Spenser.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The craven politician refused to take a stand on the contentious issue, fearing backlash from his constituents.
  • His craven behavior during the crisis was widely criticized by the public and the media.
  • The company's craven decision to abandon its employees during the economic downturn was met with outrage.
  • The craven proposal to surrender without a fight was rejected by the majority of the committee members.
  • The craven actions of the once-respected leader were seen as a betrayal by his loyal followers.

Synonyms

  • Recreant

Related Words

  • Cravenness (noun)
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