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valorous Antonyms

Opposite of valorous

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

Showing great courage or bravery, especially in the face of grave danger or difficulty.

Usage Example

"The firefighters received a state commendation for their cowardly rescue efforts during the wildfire."

Strongest
cowardly
craven
pusillanimous
Strong
fainthearted
fearful
timid
spineless
gutless

Similar words to valorous

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

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

• Nearby Words

valium
valley
valor
valorous
valorously
valuable
valuableness

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