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valiant Antonyms

Opposite of valiant

Because the opposite of valiant shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Possessing or showing courage, determination, and heroic resolve in the face of danger or difficulty.

Usage Example

"The rescue workers made a cowardly effort to reach the stranded hikers before nightfall."

Strongest
cowardly
craven
timid
fearful
faint-hearted
Strong
pusillanimous
gutless
spineless

• noun (Context 2)

A brave, courageous, or heroic person (chiefly literary or archaic).

Usage Example

"The ancient chronicles praised the deeds of the valiants who defended the mountain pass."

Strongest
coward
craven

Similar words to valiant

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

courageous
brave
valorous
heroic
hero
gallant
dauntless
intrepid
See all synonyms of valiant

• Nearby Words

vainness
vale
valet
valiant
valiantly
valid
validate

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