1. The absence of bravery, courage, or the willingness to face danger or difficulty
His lack of courage prevented him from speaking up during the meeting.
A falta de coragem dele o impediu de falar durante a reunião.
2. Cowardice; the quality of being afraid or unwilling to take risks
She overcame her lack of courage and jumped off the diving board.
Ela superou sua falta de coragem e pulou do trampolim.