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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    cowardly timid fearful faint-hearted weak-willed spineless pusillanimous cringing abject groveling servile submissive compliant obedient yielding meek mild feeble ineffectual ineffective useless helpless hopeless despairing despondent dejected depressed woeful wretched miserable pitiful contemptible base vile ignoble dishonorable shameful disgraceful ignominious

    Meaning of Craven

    The primary meaning of the word "Craven" is showing cowardice or a lack of courage.

    Definitions

    • Feeling or showing a lack of courage or strength of character
    • Giving in or surrendering too easily, especially in a way that is considered cowardly or shameful
    • Showing a willingness to do something dishonorable or contemptible in order to gain an advantage or avoid difficulty

    Etymology of Craven

    The word "Craven" has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old English word "cravene," which means "broken" or "defeated"
    Historically, the term was used to describe someone who had been vanquished or overcome, often in a military context
    Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to encompass a range of connotations related to cowardice, weakness, and a lack of courage

    Example Uses

    • The craven politician refused to take a stand on the contentious issue, fearing backlash from his constituents
    • The craven attitude of the company's leadership led to a decline in employee morale and a loss of public trust
    • The craven behavior of the bully was exposed when he was confronted by a group of courageous students who stood up for their rights

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    brave courageous fearless bold daring intrepid valiant heroic confident steadfast resolute determined unyielding unflinching unwavering unshakeable firm strong stalwart gallant chivalrous noble honorable dignified proud defiant unafraid undaunted

    Related Nouns

    cowardice fear timidity weakness spinelessness pusillanimity abjectness servility submissiveness compliance obedience meekness mildness feebleness ineffectuality uselessness helplessness hopelessness despair despondency dejection depression wretchedness misery pitifulness contemptibility baseness vileness ignobility dishonor shame disgrace ignominy

    Related Verbs

    cower cringe grovel yield submit comply obey surrender give in back down retreat flee escape avoid shun eschew abstain refrain hide conceal disguise mask pretend feign simulate

    Related Adjectives

    cowardly timid fearful faint-hearted weak-willed spineless pusillanimous cringing abject groveling servile submissive compliant obedient yielding meek mild feeble ineffectual ineffective useless helpless hopeless despairing despondent dejected depressed woeful wretched miserable pitiful contemptible base vile ignoble dishonorable shameful disgraceful ignominious