Definitions for coWardly
ˈkaʊ ərd licow·ard·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cowardly, fearfuladjective

   lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

   "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cowardlyadverb

   In the manner of a coward.

2. cowardlyadjective

   Showing cowardice. Lacking in courage, unacceptably fearful, usually meant with some implication of a lack of consideration for others.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cowardlyadjective

   Etymology: from coward.

   1. Fearful; timorous; pusillanimous.

   An Egyptian soothsayer made Antonius believe that his genius, otherwise brave and confident, was in the presence of Octavius poor and cowardly. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 940.

   Let all such as can enlarge their consciences like hell, and style a cowardly silence in Christ’s cause discretion, know, that Christ will one day scorn them. Robert South, Sermons.

   2. Mean; befitting a coward.

   I do find it cowardly, and vile,
   For fear of what might fall, so to prevent
   The time of life. William Shakespeare, Julius Cæsar.

2. Cowardlyadverb

   In the manner of a coward; meanly; vilely.

   He sharply reproved them as men of no courage, who had most cowardly turned their backs upon their enemies. Richard Knolles.

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1. cowardly

   Cowardice is a trait wherein excessive fear prevents an individual from taking a risk or facing danger. It is the opposite of courage. As a label, "cowardice" indicates a failure of character in the face of a challenge. One who succumbs to cowardice is known as a coward.As the opposite of bravery, which many historical and current human societies reward, cowardice is seen as a character flaw that is detrimental to society and thus the failure to face one's fear is often stigmatized and/or punished.

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1. cowardly

   Cowardly refers to showing a lack of courage or bravery in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, or fear. It implies a tendency to avoid or retreat from difficult or challenging situations.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cowardlyadjective

   wanting courage; basely or weakly timid or fearful; pusillanimous; spiritless

2. Cowardlyadjective

   proceeding from fear of danger or other consequences; befitting a coward; dastardly; base; as, cowardly malignity

3. Cowardlyadverb

   in the manner of a coward

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of coWardly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of coWardly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of coWardly in a Sentence

1. Feltham:

   It is our follies that make our lives uncomfortable. Our errors of opinion, our cowardly fear of the world?s worthless censure, and our eagerness after unnecessary gold have hampered the way of virtue, and made it far more difficult than, in itself, it is.

2. Angela Underwood Jacobs:

   Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, joined the ceremony to honor Underwood and to deliver an American flag to his family. Gov. Gavin Newsom sent an officer of the California Highway Patrol who presented the family with a California flag. In a separate video tribute, Wolf condemned the senseless cowardly violence that took Underwoods life. Officer Underwood gave his life protecting us and we owe him and his family and colleagues a debt of gratitude we will never be able to fully repay, said Wolf. George Phillips, childhood friend of slain Federal Protective Services Officer Dave Patrick Underwood, speaks during a memorial service for Underwood on Friday, June 19, 2020, in Pinole, Calif. Underwood was fatally shot as he was guarding the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in Oakland, Calif., amid protests on May 29. (Associated Press) Underwood died from gunshot wounds in a drive-by shooting the night of May 29 as a protest in downtown Oakland that began peacefully sank into chaos. Underwood and a colleague were working that night as contract security officers for the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Protective Service. Federal authorities say the shooter used the protest as cover for the crime. Authorities say that Underwood was targeted because he wore a uniform. Last week, the FBI announced murder charges against Air Force Staff Sgt. Steve Carrillo. Authorities say Carrillo used the same homemade AR-15-style rifle eight days later to kill a Santa Cruz deputy in a hail of gunfire that wounded four other officers. Carrillo faces separate state charges for the June 6 fatal shooting of Santa Cruz County sheriffs Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller. Authorities allege that Carrillo, 32, had ties to the far-right, anti-government boogaloo movement and had hatched a plan to target federal law enforcement officials during the Oakland protest. Colleagues described Underwood as hard-working, highly respected and conscientious. Friends and family talked of his hearty laugh, his personal style he was a sharp dresser and his giving heart. When he stopped playing baseball as an adult, he donated to local youth organizations, so he could help kids find joy in the sport he loved. Underwood was the kind of guy you went to for advice, his older sister said. Hed always say, Angie, believe in yourself. Work hard, and ask for what you want, which is exactly what our mom and dad would have said.

3. Voltaire:

   One of the chief misfortunes of honest people is that they are cowardly.

4. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders:

   We are all horrified by the cowardly attacks against innocent civilians in Paris. I offer my sympathy to the victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with the people of France, the first friend of the United States.

5. Mike Berry:

   Just when I didnt think Mikey Weinstein could stoop any lower, he pulled a stunt like that, hed rather take it away from them just to raise his own publicity than support our service members ... thats pretty cowardly and thats cruel.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=coWardly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cowardly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=coWardly
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowardly
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coWardly
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=coWardly