coward
word
/ˈkaʊɝd/
KOW-urd
/kˈaʊəd/
KOW-uhd
Definition
A coward is a person who is not brave and is too afraid to face danger, difficulty, or pain. It is usually a negative word used to criticize someone’s lack of courage.
Usage & Nuances
A strong, insulting noun; be careful using it about real people. Common patterns include 'be a coward', 'call someone a coward', and 'a complete coward'. Related adjective: 'cowardly'.
Spanish: cobardePortuguese (BR): covardePortuguese (PT): cobardeChinese (Simplified): 懦夫 - 胆小鬼Chinese (Traditional): 懦夫 - 膽小鬼Hindi: कायरArabic: جبانBengali: কাপুরুষRussian: трусJapanese: 臆病者Vietnamese: kẻ hèn nhátKorean: 겁쟁이Turkish: korkakUrdu: بزدلIndonesian: pengecut
Example Sentences
He was called a coward for running away.
basic
Don't be a coward. Tell the truth.
basic
The story says the king was no coward.
basic
He talks tough online, but in person he's a coward.
natural
I hate to say it, but leaving her there was a coward move.
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He called me a coward, so I told him to say it again to my face.
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