Pronunciation: /ˈkreɪvən/

Definitions of craven

noun a coward

Example Sentences

A1 The craven ran away when he heard a loud noise.

A2 The craven refused to fight in the battle, fearing for his life.

B1 The craven's lack of courage caused him to miss out on many opportunities.

B2 The craven's cowardice was evident in his refusal to stand up for his beliefs.

C1 The craven's reputation as a coward preceded him wherever he went.

C2 Despite his craven nature, he eventually found the courage to face his fears and overcome them.

adjective cowardly; lacking courage

Example Sentences

A1 He was too craven to stand up for himself.

A2 The craven soldier fled from the battlefield in fear.

B1 The craven act of bullying others is never justified.

B2 She showed a craven disregard for the safety of others.

C1 The politician's craven behavior was exposed by the media.

C2 The craven decision to prioritize profits over safety led to a major scandal.

Examples of craven in a Sentence

formal His craven behavior during the battle was met with disdain by his fellow soldiers.

informal I can't believe how craven he was when confronted with a simple challenge.

slang Don't be such a craven, just face your fears and do it!

figurative Her craven attitude towards taking risks held her back from reaching her full potential.

Grammatical Forms of craven

past tense

cravened

plural

cravens

comparative

more craven

superlative

most craven

present tense

cravens

future tense

will craven

perfect tense

have cravened

continuous tense

is cravening

singular

craven

positive degree

craven

infinitive

to craven

gerund

cravening

participle

cravened

Origin and Evolution of craven

First Known Use: 0013 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'craven' originated from the Old French word 'cravant' which means defeated or vanquished.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is cowardly or lacking in courage, the word 'craven' has evolved to also mean contemptibly lacking in courage or cowardly behavior.