cowardly

UK
/ˈkaʊədli/
US
/ˈkaʊərdli/
cowardlyadjective
more cowardly
Comp.
most cowardly
Super.
UK
/ˈkaʊ.əd.li/
US
/ˈkaʊ.ɚd.li/
Primary modern use; functions attributively and predicatively
Translations
It was a cowardly attack on unarmed civilians.
C'était une attaque lâche contre des civils non armés.
Additional translations
couardLittéraire ou vieilli.
Definitions
Lacking courage; characterized by fear or excessive timidity.
It was a cowardly attack on unarmed civilians.
cowardlyadverb
UK
/ˈkaʊədli/
US
/ˈkaʊərdli/
Translations
He cowardly avoided the confrontation by leaving the room.
Il a lâchement évité la confrontation en quittant la pièce.
Definitions
In a manner that shows a lack of courage or bravery.
He cowardly avoided the confrontation by leaving the room.