cowardly

UK
/ˈkaʊədli/
US
/ˈkaʊərdli/

Translations

cowardlyadjective
more cowardly
Comp.
most cowardly
Super.
UK
/ˈkaʊ.əd.li/
US
/ˈkaʊ.ɚd.li/
Primary modern use; functions attributively and predicatively
cowardlyadverb
UK
/ˈkaʊədli/
US
/ˈkaʊərdli/
He acted cowardly when he ran away from the challenge.
Он поступил трусливо, когда сбежал от вызова.
Additional translations

Definitions

cowardlyadjective
Lacking courage; characterized by fear or excessive timidity.
It was a cowardly attack on unarmed civilians.
cowardlyadverb
In a manner that shows a lack of courage or bravery.
He cowardly avoided the confrontation by leaving the room.