Definition of cowardly
: in a cowardly manner
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First Known Use of cowardly
14th century
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Definition of cowardly
: being, resembling, or befitting a coward a cowardly retreat
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nounExamples of cowardly in a Sentence
He insisted on avoiding a cowardly retreat.
She made a cowardly decision to go along with the group.
a cowardly attack from behind
First Known Use of cowardly
1551
Synonym Discussion of cowardly
COWARDLY Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of cowardly for English Language Learners
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: afraid in a way that makes you unable to do what is right or expected : lacking courage
COWARDLY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of cowardly for Students
1 : shamefully fearful a cowardly traitor
2 : showing shameful fear Then he … said how hard-hearted and cowardly it was to hurt the weak … — Anna Sewell, Black Beauty
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