noun. a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.; a timid or easily intimidated person.

What is the meaning of cowardly in one word?

1. Cowardly, timid, timorous refer to a lack of courage or self-confidence. Cowardly means weakly or basely fearful in the presence of danger: The cowardly wretch deserted his comrades in battle.

What does cowardice mean in Old English?

: lack of courage or firmness of purpose soldiers accused of cowardice.