cowardliest
Least brave person
The superlative form of cowardly—most lacking in courage or most inclined to flee from danger.
The word is uncommon; most cowardly serves the same purpose and sounds more natural.
He proved the cowardliest of the bunch, hiding while others fought.
Contemptibly lacking nerve
- pusillanimousLacking courage or determination
- spinelessLacking courage or resolve
- faintheartedCowardly, easily discouraged
- gutlessLacking bravery or nerve
chickenhearted · yellow-bellied · timorous · dastardly · poltroon · recreant · milksop · weakling
Loss of honor
- dishonorLoss of respect
- ignominyState of dishonor
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- infamyExtreme public disgrace
disrepute · stigma · contempt · degradation · reproach · discredit · indignity · abasement
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
- fleeingRapid escape from danger
- desertionUnlawful abandonment of duty
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
evasion · shirking · withdrawal · escape · absconding · capitulation · surrender · abandonment
craven
Contemptibly lacking nerve
- pusillanimousLacking courage or determination
- spinelessLacking courage or resolve
- faintheartedCowardly, easily discouraged
gutless · chickenhearted · yellow-bellied · timorous · dastardly · poltroon · recreant · milksop · weakling · wimp
disgrace
Loss of honor
- dishonorLoss of respect
- ignominyState of dishonor
- humiliationLoss of dignity
infamy · disrepute · stigma · contempt · degradation · reproach · discredit · indignity · abasement · embarrassment
retreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
- fleeingRapid escape from danger
- desertionUnlawful abandonment of duty
avoidance · evasion · shirking · withdrawal · escape · absconding · capitulation · surrender · abandonment · backing down