craven — extremely cowardly; lacking courage or determination
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely cowardly; lacking courage or determination
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkreɪvən/
Example Sentences
- The craven student blamed his homework on his imaginary twin brother.
- His craven apology came only after he was caught red-handed.
- The craven knight hid behind a tree while his horse fought the dragon alone.
craven
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkreɪvən/]
extremely cowardly; lacking courage or determination
The craven knight drops his sword and runs when the dragon appears.
Too craven to find his haven, mocked by the raven!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'cravant', derived from Old French 'cravante' meaning 'defeated' or 'overcome'. Originally referred to a defeated knight in battle, but evolved to mean 'cowardly' over time.
Breakdown
From Old French 'cravante' (past participle of 'cravanter' meaning 'to defeat or crush') - no clear prefix/suffix breakdown in modern English
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📝Examples
“The craven student blamed his homework on his imaginary twin brother.”
“His craven apology came only after he was caught red-handed.”
“The craven knight hid behind a tree while his horse fought the dragon alone.”
“She refused to be craven in the face of adversity.”
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