Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊərd/
noun a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
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
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.
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.
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