Cowardice
Cowardice noun - A shameful lack of courage in the face of danger.
Usage example: the cowardice shown by political leaders who were willing to give the Nazis whatever they wanted
Heart
Heart noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.
Usage example: never lost heart while she was lost in the woods
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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The team consists of Ryoma Nagare, a hot-blooded soccer star; Hayato Jin, a quiet, handsome loner; and Musashi Tomoe, a portly martial artist friend of Ryoma's whose cowardice hides a heart of gold.
Source: Manga / Getter Robo -
Underneath his stoic facade is a world-class worrywart, and his courage under fire (in spite of his fears) is matched only by his cowardice in matters of the heart.
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Underneath his stoic facade is a world-class worry wort, and his courage under fire (in spite of his fears) is matched only by his cowardice in matters of the heart.
Source: Literature / Horatio Hornblower
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