cowardice
Translation
cowardice
Examples
His cowardice in the face of danger was shocking.
His cowardice in the face of danger was shocking.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) ((as a subject)) cowardice is/was... His cowardice was obvious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fearfulness, spinelessness; Antonyms: bravery, courage, valor
Etymology
From 'coward' + '-ice', a suffix forming abstract nouns. It denotes the quality possessed by a coward.
Memory Tips
Think of 'cowardice' as the 'state of being a coward'. The '-ice' suffix signals an abstract quality.