COWARDLY Synonyms
There are 9 synonyms of the word
cowardly.
(exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word cowardly. (close relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word cowardly. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COWARDLY
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fearful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted adjective satellite • experiencing or showing fear • causing fear or dread or terror • extremely distressing • timid by nature or revealing timidity | ||||||||
craven | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • an abject coward adjective satellite • lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful | ||||||||
faint-hearted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking conviction or boldness or courage | ||||||||
gutless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking courage or vitality | ||||||||
pusillanimous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful | ||||||||
scared | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • made afraid | ||||||||
spineless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking a backbone or spinal column • lacking spiny processes • lacking courage or vitality adjective satellite • lacking thorns | ||||||||
timid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing fear and lack of confidence • lacking self-confidence noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • lacking conviction or boldness or courage | ||||||||
yellow-bellied | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • easily frightened |
Alternatives for FEARFUL
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