cowardice
Translation
cowardice
Examples
His cowardice prevented him from helping.
His cowardice prevented him from helping.
An act of cowardice is never forgotten.
An act of cowardice is never forgotten.
Grammar Patterns
((an act of)) cowardice an act of cowardice His act was pure cowardice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: timidity, fearfulness; Antonyms: courage, bravery
Etymology
From Old French 'coart' (coward) + '-ice' (noun suffix). 'Coart' itself comes from 'coe' (tail), referring to an animal with its tail between its legs.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'coward' and add the suffix '-ice' to form the abstract noun for the quality of being a coward.