cowardness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cowardness
First recorded in 1350–1400; coward ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The Buffalo Commercial commented, “There is no excuse for printing and circulating reporters’ rot of that sort because any intelligent person knows that the president is tender-hearted and detests cruelty to animals as he does cowardness.”
From Washington Post
"A monstrosity and cowardness without equal," Bolsonaro wrote in a tweet expressing his sympathies for the families of the victims of Wednesday's attacks.
From Fox News
“A monstrosity and cowardness without equal,” Bolsonaro wrote in a tweet expressing his sympathies for the families of the victims of Wednesday’s attacks.
From Seattle Times
“Political correctness and cowardness has no place in America. We proudly stand strong on our Judeo-Christian foundation. We will not be silenced. We will not fail.”
From Washington Post
“Political correctness and cowardness has no place in America,” the group says on promotional materials for the gathering.
From Washington Post
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