cowardly
//ˈkaʊ.əd.li//
Adjective
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1
Lacking courage; showing fear or timidity in the face of danger, difficulty, or opposition.
It was cowardly of him to run away instead of facing the problem.
2
Characteristic of or befitting a coward; contemptibly fearful or mean-spirited.
It was a cowardly act to attack someone from behind.
Antonym
Adverb
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1
In a cowardly manner; without courage or bravery.
He cowardly ran away from the fight.