Cowardliness (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of lacking courage.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His refusal to stand up for himself in the face of bullying was a clear display of cowardliness.
- The politician's decision to back down from her campaign promises was seen as an act of cowardliness by her supporters.
- The soldier's cowardliness in the heat of battle led to the defeat of his unit.
- The company's cowardliness in addressing the environmental impact of their operations was criticized by activists.
- His cowardliness in not speaking out against the injustice was a disappointment to those who had looked up to him as a leader.