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coward
[C] Countable
pl: cowards
This term carries a heavy social stigma and is almost always used as a pejorative. It describes a failure of character where fear overrides duty, honor, or morality. The word suggests a profound lack of willpower or a tendency to flee when others stand their ground. While fear is a natural emotion, being a coward implies a permanent or defining trait of weakness. It is often contrasted with bravery or grit in contexts of war, emergency, or moral confrontation, framing the individual as unreliable or shameful.
Used to count individuals who exhibit a lack of courage, such as calling someone a coward.