coward — a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊərd/
Example Sentences
- He's such a coward that he won't even watch horror movies.
- Only a coward would run away from their responsibilities.
- The brave knight turned out to be a coward when facing the dragon.
coward
NOUN[/ˈkaʊərd/]
a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.
a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'couard', which originated from the image of a frightened animal tucking its tail between its legs. This vivid metaphor became associated with fearfulness and cowardice, eventually referring to a person who lacks courage.
Breakdown
Old French 'couard' combines cue (tail) + -ard (one who exhibits a quality), literally describing one who shows the behavior of a tail-tucking animal, symbolizing fear and timidity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He's such a coward that he won't even watch horror movies.”
“Only a coward would run away from their responsibilities.”
“The brave knight turned out to be a coward when facing the dragon.”
“Stop being a coward and tell your boss what you really think!”
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