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cravenness

/ˈkreɪvnnəs/noun

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noun
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    [U] formal, disapproving

    complete lack of courage

    कायरता, डरपोकपन

    • The minister was criticised for his cravenness in the face of pressure.
    • Their cravenness allowed the bully to go unchallenged.
    • The villagers despised the chief for his cravenness during the crisis.
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    • His cravenness in running away left his friends in danger.
    • Nobody expected such cravenness from a trained soldier.

    Synonyms cowardice cowardliness timidity faint-heartedness pusillanimity

    Opposite courage bravery boldness valour

◇Word family
craven adjectivecravenly adverb