Cowardliness and Intrepidity

Cowardliness

Cowardliness noun - A shameful lack of courage in the face of danger.
Usage example: the soldier was court-martialed for cowardliness under fire

Intrepidity is an antonym for cowardliness.

Nearby Words: cowardly, cowardice, coward

Intrepidity

Intrepidity noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.
Usage example: he managed to get back to camp, despite the grizzly bears, through sheer intrepidity

Cowardliness is an antonym for intrepidity.

Nearby Word: intrepid
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