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cravenness

[/ˈkreɪvənəs/]
noun
covardia
1. The quality or state of being craven; extreme lack of courage; cowardice
His cravenness prevented him from standing up for what was right.
Sua covardia o impediu de defender o que era correto.
2. Shameful or contemptible fear and avoidance of danger or difficulty
The cravenness displayed during the crisis damaged his reputation forever.
A covardia demonstrada durante a crise danificou sua reputação para sempre.
Synonyms
cowardicepusillanimitytimidityfearfulnessspinelessness
Antonyms
couragebraveryvalorheroismfearlessness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
covardia
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
covardia
Standard usage in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
covardia
Common usage, may also use 'falta de coragem'
Portugal
covardia
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

show one's true colors (reveal one's cravenness)
yellow-bellied (displaying cravenness)
lack the backbone (demonstrate cravenness)
turn tail and run (act with cravenness)
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