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.