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courageously Antonyms

Opposite of courageously

Pinning down the opposite of courageously requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a brave, fearless, or resolute manner; with great courage in the face of danger, difficulty, or pain.

Usage Example

"The rescue workers acted cowardly to evacuate the stranded residents before the floodwaters rose."

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cowardly
fearfully
timidly
Strong
faintheartedly
cravenly
spinelessly
pusillanimously

Similar words to courageously

Words similar to courageously shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bravely
fearlessly
valiantly
boldly
heroically
gallantly
dauntlessly
intrepidly
See all synonyms of courageously

• Nearby Words

couponer
courage
courageous
courageously
courageousness
course
coursing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Courageously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/courageously
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