Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊərd/

Definitions of coward

noun a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Example Sentences

A1 He is a coward and always runs away from danger.

A2 The coward refused to confront his fears and challenges.

B1 Being labeled a coward by his peers affected his self-esteem.

B2 The soldier was accused of being a coward for retreating during battle.

C1 Despite his cowardly reputation, he showed great bravery in the face of danger.

C2 The politician was seen as a coward for avoiding difficult decisions.

adjective showing a lack of courage or bravery

Example Sentences

A1 He is a coward dog.

A2 She felt like a coward for not standing up to the bully.

B1 The coward soldier deserted his post during the battle.

B2 She was labeled a coward by her peers for not taking risks in her career.

C1 The politician was accused of being a coward for avoiding difficult decisions.

C2 His reputation as a coward preceded him wherever he went.

Examples of coward in a Sentence

formal The soldier was labeled a coward for fleeing from the battlefield.

informal Don't be a coward, stand up for what you believe in.

slang He's such a chicken, always backing out of challenges. What a coward!

figurative Choosing to ignore the problem makes you a coward in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of coward

past tense

cowarded

plural

cowards

comparative

more cowardly

superlative

most cowardly

present tense

cowards

future tense

will coward

perfect tense

have coward

continuous tense

cowarding

singular

coward

positive degree

coward

infinitive

to coward

gerund

cowarding

participle

cowarded

Origin and Evolution of coward

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'coward' originated from the Old French word 'couard', which came from the Latin word 'cauda' meaning 'tail'. This was likely used metaphorically to refer to someone who 'turns tail' and runs away from danger.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coward' has retained its negative connotation of someone lacking courage or bravery. The usage of the word has remained consistent in describing individuals who shy away from facing difficult or dangerous situations.