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.