B2nounpsychologyemotions
US/ˈkaʊ.ərd/
UK/ˈkaʊ.əd/
a person who is not brave and avoids danger or difficult situations
In context
He called me a coward because I wouldn't jump off the bridge into the river.
Only a coward would break up with someone by text message.
I'm a real coward when it comes to horror films.
Words that go with coward
verb + noun
- call someone a cowardThe other boys called him a coward.
- act like a cowardDon't act like a coward; tell her the truth.
adjective + noun
- real cowardI'm a real coward at the dentist.
- total cowardHe ran away like a total coward.
- moral cowardA moral coward stays silent when others are treated badly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is very coward.Correct: He is very cowardly. / He is a coward.