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craven

cra·ven [ kráyvən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
cowardly: so lacking in courage as to be worthy of contempt

[12th century. Origin ?]

cra·ven·ly adverb
cra·ven·ness noun

Word Key: Synonyms

See cowardly.

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