cowardly Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
fearful.
- cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley

Wanting courage; basely or weakly timid or fearful; pusillanimous; spiritless.
The cowardly rascals that ran from the battle. Shak.
Proceeding from fear of danger or other consequences; befitting a coward; dastardly; base; as, cowardly malignity. Macualay.
The cowardly rashness of those who dare not look danger in the face. Burke.
Syn. -- Timid; fearful; timorous; dastardly; pusillanimous; recreant; craven; faint-hearted; chicken-hearted; white-livered.