cravenness

Thân thiện

The soldier's cravenness prevented him from defending his post.

Definition

Noun: 1. Mean-spirited cowardice; a complete lack of courage, especially when motivated by self-interest or fear, often implying a contemptible or dishonorable nature. It describes the quality or state of being craven.

Usage

• Cravenness is an abstract noun used to describe a person's character or a specific action's motivation. It is a formal and critical term, carrying strong negative judgment.
• It is often used in contexts discussing morality, leadership, or integrity, where courage was expected but fear and self-preservation prevailed.

Examples

• The general's cravenness in abandoning his troops to save himself was unforgivable.
• History will remember the dictator not for his power, but for the cravenness he showed in his final days.
• Her refusal to speak up was not caution but pure cravenness.

Advanced Usage

• "a display of cravenness": An act that clearly shows cowardly behavior.
  • Surrendering without a fight was seen as a display of cravenness.
• "motivated by cravenness": Done for reasons of base cowardice.
  • His testimony was changed, motivated by cravenness rather than truth.

Variants and Related Words

• Craven (adj.): Exhibiting complete cowardice; contemptibly lacking in courage.
  • It was a craven act of betrayal.
• Cowardice (n.): Lack of bravery. (A more general synonym, but less specific in its contemptuous tone than ).
• Spinelessness (n.): Lacking strength of character; feeble.
• Timidity (n.): Lack of courage or confidence. (A milder, less judgmental term).

Synonyms

• Cowardice
• Spinelessness
• Pusillanimity (formal)
• Timorousness
• Faintheartedness

Antonyms

• Courage
• Bravery
• Valor
• Fortitude
• Fearlessness

Học thuật

Noun

1. meanspirited cowardice