英语词汇“cowardliness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adjective He insisted on avoiding a cowardly retreat. She made a cowardly decision to go along with the group. a cowardly attack from behind

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

That constant feeling of rupture gave Good Fight its jolt, and made a lot of wannabe-deep recent shows seem intellectually bankrupt, even cowardly, by comparison.

Darren Franich, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 But his slow start and cowardly late-game decision are both huge blemishes on his record.

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 6 July 2022 What is the latest on what is clearly a very [00:27:00] cowardly act by the.

Laura Johnston, cleveland, 7 June 2022 His captivating Teach is the hair-trigger-tempered, cowardly bull in Donny’s cluttered shop — where the characters are as much discards as the bric-a-brac.

Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022 Striking Yuri Gagarin from the Space Foundation’s fundraiser is idiocy, and a direct result of a twitchy, cowardly culture that topples statues and erases dead authors for their failure to align precisely with the mores of the moment.

James Lileks, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022 Gawain can be naïve, selfish, and occasionally cowardly, but his wide-eyed tenacity and resourcefulness shine through, and Patel transforms his hero from a bygone legend on a page into something desperately human.

Devan Coggan, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2022 The bullying Sanhedrin constables, led by a pricelessly cowardly Jared Loftin, are all about keeping the oppressed in line.

Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2022 Ebert likely also would have approved of the number of fruit carts overturned while Boba’s new crew chases the mayor’s cowardly majordomo through Mos Espa.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2022

Adjective

The cowardly fox will run away forever if it is left alone with two chickens.

Richard Malena, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022 Among the more cowardly acts of the time was the Swedish Academy’s refusal to issue a statement in support of Rushdie.

David Remnick, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 As the cowardly Lion, Burroughs — who also served as the show’s lighting designer — was an audience favorite with his improvisational comedy.

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 The cowardly abandonment of responsibility by the British, aided and abetted by the Congress Party that insisted on their quick exit, was the main, if not only, cause for the disaster.

From Cnn Opinion, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 Taken out of arms and lives, in this freaking cowardly way, so young, so innocent, full of life and love.

Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News, 26 May 2022 The Darkness is spreading courtesy of cowardly leaders fearful of truth.

John Byrne, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2022 The Darkness is spreading courtesy of cowardly leaders fearful of truth.

John Byrne, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2022 Derby Dinner Playhouse presents one of MGM’s grandest and most beloved musicals featuring Dorothy, Toto, the Wicked Witch, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the cowardly Lion.

The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2022 See More

单词	cowardliness
释义	cowardly 1 of 2 adverb cow·ard·ly ˈkau̇(-ə)rd-lē : in a cowardly manner cowardly 2 of 2 adjective : being, resembling, or befitting a coward a cowardly retreat cowardliness noun Synonyms Adjective chicken chickenhearted chicken-livered craven dastardly gutless lily-livered milk-livered [archaic] poltroon pusillanimous recreant spineless unheroic yellow See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective He insisted on avoiding a cowardly retreat. She made a cowardly decision to go along with the group. a cowardly attack from behind Recent Examples on the Web Adverb That constant feeling of rupture gave Good Fight its jolt, and made a lot of wannabe-deep recent shows seem intellectually bankrupt, even cowardly, by comparison. Darren Franich, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 But his slow start and cowardly late-game decision are both huge blemishes on his record. Rob Reischel, Forbes, 6 July 2022 What is the latest on what is clearly a very [00:27:00] cowardly act by the. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 7 June 2022 His captivating Teach is the hair-trigger-tempered, cowardly bull in Donny’s cluttered shop — where the characters are as much discards as the bric-a-brac. Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022 Striking Yuri Gagarin from the Space Foundation’s fundraiser is idiocy, and a direct result of a twitchy, cowardly culture that topples statues and erases dead authors for their failure to align precisely with the mores of the moment. James Lileks, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022 Gawain can be naïve, selfish, and occasionally cowardly, but his wide-eyed tenacity and resourcefulness shine through, and Patel transforms his hero from a bygone legend on a page into something desperately human. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2022 The bullying Sanhedrin constables, led by a pricelessly cowardly Jared Loftin, are all about keeping the oppressed in line. Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2022 Ebert likely also would have approved of the number of fruit carts overturned while Boba’s new crew chases the mayor’s cowardly majordomo through Mos Espa. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2022 Adjective The cowardly fox will run away forever if it is left alone with two chickens. Richard Malena, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022 Among the more cowardly acts of the time was the Swedish Academy’s refusal to issue a statement in support of Rushdie. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 As the cowardly Lion, Burroughs — who also served as the show’s lighting designer — was an audience favorite with his improvisational comedy. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 The cowardly abandonment of responsibility by the British, aided and abetted by the Congress Party that insisted on their quick exit, was the main, if not only, cause for the disaster. From Cnn Opinion, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 Taken out of arms and lives, in this freaking cowardly way, so young, so innocent, full of life and love. Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News, 26 May 2022 The Darkness is spreading courtesy of cowardly leaders fearful of truth. John Byrne, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2022 The Darkness is spreading courtesy of cowardly leaders fearful of truth. John Byrne, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2022 Derby Dinner Playhouse presents one of MGM’s grandest and most beloved musicals featuring Dorothy, Toto, the Wicked Witch, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the cowardly Lion. The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Adverb 14th century, in the meaning defined above Adjective 1551, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition cowardly adjective cow·ard·ly ˈkau̇-ərd-lē 1 : shamefully fearful a cowardly traitor 2 : showing shameful fear Then he … said how hard-hearted and cowardly it was to hurt the weak … Anna Sewell, Black Beauty cowardliness noun as in cowardice a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger the soldier was court-martialed for cowardliness under fire Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cowardice fearfulness pusillanimity gutlessness dastardliness spinelessness cravenness timidity faintheartedness cautiousness weakness diffidence timorousness poltroonery wariness bashfulness feebleness shyness carefulness softness Antonyms & Near Antonyms heroism courage bravery fearlessness virtue valor gallantry daring boldness nerve intrepidity heart stoutness hardihood audacity guts courageousness fortitude valiance intrepidness dauntlessness brazenness determination grit backbone perseverance mettle gumption resolution fiber spunk pluck greatheartedness tenacity doughtiness endurance stamina See More
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