c. 1300, from Old French coardise (13c.), from coard, coart (see coward) + noun suffix -ise. Cowardice, as distinguished from panic, is almost always simply a lack of ability to suspend the functionin [..]

the trait of lacking courage Cowardice is the perceived failure to demonstrate sufficient robustness in the face of a challenge. The term describes a personality trait which is viewed as a negative ch [..]

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Cowardice is the fear to exhibit necessary strength for meeting a challenging situation. It is the lack of courage to face danger, difficulty, opposition, or pain. Cowardice is a personal peculiarity [..]

(n) the trait of lacking courage

Lack of courage.

===Noun=== ====quality of being cowardly==== =====Synonyms===== cowardice fearfulness pusillanimity cowardliness poltroonery|Cowardice; want of spirit; pusillanimity. chicken-heartedness hen-hearted [..]