disapproval If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things. I was too cowardly to complain. a cowardly act of violence. brave, courageous
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P B Shelley
Showing cowardice. Lacking in courage, unacceptably fearful, usually meant with some implication of a lack of consideration for others
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P