Cowardly and Unafraid

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Cowardly adjective - Lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted.

Usage example: “" cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley”

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Unafraid is an antonym for cowardly in fearful topic.

Nearby Words: cowardice, coward, cowardliness

Unafraid adjective - Oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them.

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Cowardly is an antonym for unafraid.

In the book, he was a traditional evil yet cowardly monarch, whereas in the film he is cold-blooded, calculating, and seems unafraid of anything.

Source: Film / Prince Caspian

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