adjective as in strong fondness

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cowardly, timid, craven, fainthearted

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Example:He was a cowardly man and thus avoided confrontations at all costs.

Definition:lacking courage; timorous

From cowardly

Example:The timid child stayed close to his mother, unwilling to venture out without her.

Definition:easily frightened or startled; lacking self-confidence

From timid

Example:The king felt it necessary to listen to his craven advisors, even though they often gave him poor advice.

Definition:cowardly and subservient; groveling

From craven

Example:The fainthearted soldier dropped his gun and ran away from the battle.

Definition:having a lack of courage and resolution

From fainthearted