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Informal: Lacking courage; easily frightened.

An informal term for someone who is easily scared or lacks bravery.

Showing a lack of courage, especially when courage is expected or morally required.

A person who is easily frightened and avoids danger, pain, or difficult situations because they lack courage.

A person who avoids doing what they believe is right or necessary because it is risky, unpleasant, or might bring criticism.

A strongly critical word used to insult someone as lacking courage or confidence.

Cowardly; showing a lack of courage (now rare except in fixed or literary uses).

Describing an action or attack that shows a lack of courage, especially because it is secretive, unfair, or aimed at people who cannot defend themselves.