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Dastardly: meaning, definitions and examples

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dastardly

 

[ หˆdastษ™rdlฤ“ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavioral quality

Dastardly refers to actions that are cowardly and treacherous. It is often used to describe deceitful behavior that lacks courage and honor.

Synonyms

cowardly, despicable, mean-spirited, treacherous

Examples of usage

  • The dastardly plot was uncovered before it could harm anyone.
  • He committed a dastardly act by betraying his closest friend.
  • The villain in the story was known for his dastardly deeds.
  • They launched a dastardly attack in the dead of night.

Translations

Translations of the word "dastardly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น covarde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฏเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช feige

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengecut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tchรณrzliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ๅŠฃใ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 pokvarjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sarษ™tsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cobarde

Etymology

The word 'dastardly' originates from the Middle English word 'dastard', which itself derives from the Old French 'dastard', a term for someone who is cowardly or dishonorable. The term can also be traced back to the Vulgar Latin 'dastardus', influenced by 'dare', meaning to do or act. Historically, the term was used to describe someone who displayed a lack of bravery, particularly in the context of warfare or conflict. As the English language evolved, 'dastardly' emerged as an adjective, solidifying its association with treachery and cowardice. The word has often been applied in literature and popular culture to depict characters that embody malice and betrayal.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,671, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.