cowardly
Translation
cowardly
Examples
It was a cowardly act to run away.
It was a cowardly act to run away.
He made a cowardly decision.
He made a cowardly decision.
Grammar Patterns
a cowardly ((noun)) a cowardly (noun) A cowardly soldier ran from the battle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: timid, fearful; Antonyms: brave, courageous
Etymology
From the noun 'coward' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Note that although it ends in '-ly', it is an adjective, not an adverb. It describes something as being like a coward.