Synonyms of poltroonery

poltroonery

noun

päl-ˈtrü-nə-rē 

as in fearfulness

a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger

decried the poltroonery of those politicians who caved into pressure from the special interests

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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