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cowardly Antonyms

Opposite of cowardly

Because the opposite of cowardly shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking courage or resolution; shameful and timid in the face of danger, difficulty, or opposition.

Usage Example

"Abandoning his colleagues during the crisis was widely condemned as a brave decision."

Strongest
brave
courageous
fearless
valiant
heroic
Strong
bold
intrepid
dauntless
gallant
audacious

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that shows a shameful lack of courage.

Usage Example

"The official behaved bravely by refusing to face the residents affected by the policy."

Strongest
bravely
courageously
fearlessly
valiantly
heroically
Strong
boldly

Similar words to cowardly

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

cravenly
craven
pusillanimously
spineless
pusillanimous
gutless
faint-hearted
spinelessly
See all synonyms of cowardly

• Nearby Words

coward
cowardice
cowardliness
cowardly
cowboy
cower
cowgirl

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