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craven

 

[ หˆkreษช.vษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

character trait

Craven refers to someone who exhibits extreme cowardice or a lack of courage. It describes a person who is willing to avoid danger at all costs, often to the point of being morally weak. A craven individual may shrink from confrontation or difficult situations, showing a profound inability to face fear or adversity. The term can be used in both a literal and a figurative sense, often associated with someone who fails to stand up for what is right due to fear.

Synonyms

cowardly, fearful, pusillanimous, spineless, timid.

Examples of usage

  • His craven refusal to confront his problems only worsened the situation.
  • The craven soldier fled the battlefield, leaving his comrades behind.
  • Her craven behavior during the crisis disappointed her friends.
  • They considered his craven actions a betrayal of their trust.

Translations

Translations of the word "craven" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น covarde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช feige

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengecut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะฐะฑะบะพะดัƒั…ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tchรณrzliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‡†็—…ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรขche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cobarde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korkak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ฒํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุจุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zbabฤ›lรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbabฤ›lรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡ฆๅผฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™yalpษ™rษ™st

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cobarde

Etymology

The word 'craven' originates from the Middle English term 'cravene', which derives from the Old French 'cravain', a variant of 'crevain', meaning defeated or vanquished. The roots can be traced back even further to the Vulgar Latin 'crepฤre', meaning to break. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the notion of cowardice, particularly in the face of danger or confrontation. Its usage has been documented in English literature since the 14th century, often pejoratively to describe individuals displaying a lack of bravery. The negative connotation of 'craven' has remained consistent throughout its history, solidifying its place in the English language as a term for those who act in fear rather than courage. As society has developed, so has the application of 'craven', extending beyond physical cowardice to encompass moral failures and the inability to act in one's convictions because of fear.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,471, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.