poltroonery

Definitions

Utter cowardice or a display of base fear.

The behavior or character of a spiritless, contemptible coward.

Examples

The general was stripped of his rank after his blatant poltroonery during the heat of the battle.

He masked his deep-seated poltroonery with a facade of bravado and loud, empty threats.

Synonyms

cowardice pusillanimity cravenness timidity spinelessness faint-heartedness dastardliness

Antonyms

bravery courage valour intrepidity boldness heroism audacity