Synonyms of cowardice

cowardice

noun

ˈkau̇(-ə)r-dəs 

as in fearfulness

a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger

the cowardice shown by political leaders who were willing to give the Nazis whatever they wanted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fearfulness
• cowardliness
• pusillanimity
• spinelessness
• gutlessness
• cravenness
• timidity
• weakness
• dastardliness
• diffidence
• cautiousness
• faintheartedness
• timorousness
• poltroonery
• wariness
• carefulness
• bashfulness
• feebleness
• shyness
• softness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• courage
• bravery
• virtue
• heroism
• valor
• fearlessness
• gallantry
• daring
• nerve
• heart
• intrepidity
• boldness
• hardihood
• guts
• stoutness
• audacity
• fortitude
• courageousness
• valiance
• intrepidness
• dauntlessness
• determination
• grit
• backbone
• brazenness
• resolution
• fiber
• gumption
• mettle
• perseverance
• spunk
• greatheartedness
• pluck
• doughtiness
• tenacity
• endurance
• stamina

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cowardice

Government: If this Michigan Legislature fails, once again, to finally make the Freedom of Information Act whole, cowardice will be the only explanation, writes deputy editorial page editor Khalil AlHajal. —Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024

While the Republicans have a culture of corruption, the Democrats have a culture of cowardice. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024

Some called it cowardice to avoid offending Donald Trump given the billionaire’s various business interests. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024

Prophecy so tightly adheres to Villeneuve’s vision that the series feels like an act of cowardice and abdication of creativity. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024