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heroism Antonyms

Opposite of heroism

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

Great bravery, noble self-sacrifice, or extraordinary courage displayed in the face of danger or adversity.

Usage Example

"The firefighters were awarded medals for their remarkable cowardice during the rescue operation."

Strongest
cowardice
cravenness
Strong
pusillanimity
faint-heartedness
timidity
fearfulness

Similar words to heroism

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

valor
bravery
courage
gallantry
intrepidity
fearlessness
dauntlessness
fortitude
See all synonyms of heroism

• Nearby Words

heroically
heroics
heroine
heroism
hers
hesitance
hesitancy

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