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Copout (Noun)

Meaning

A failure to face some difficulty squarely.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • He considered it a copout to drop out of college without even trying to resolve his financial issues.
  • Her decision to quit the team was seen as a copout by her teammates who had been counting on her.
  • The politician's vague answer to the question was dismissed as a copout by the press.
  • The judge viewed the defendant's excuse as a copout and sentenced him to the maximum penalty.
  • The student's claim that the test was unfair was seen as a copout by the teacher who had given clear instructions.

Related Words

  • Cop Out (verb)
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