dastardly
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Adj — Cowardly and treacherous, especially in a sneaky or underhanded way.
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Slightly old-fashioned and often used with a hint of humour, especially describing melodramatic villains.
Etymology
From dastard ("a cowardly, sneaky person") plus the adjective suffix -ly.
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What does “dastardly” mean?
The word “dastardly” means cowardly and treacherous, especially in a sneaky or underhanded way. In plain terms, describes a plan or act that is both cowardly and sly — the classic word for a cartoon villain's scheme.
How do you pronounce “dastardly”?
“Dastardly” is pronounced DAHS-tuhd-lee (/ˈdæstɚdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “dastardly” in a sentence?
Here is “dastardly” used in a sentence: “The villain hatched a dastardly plot to sabotage the race.”
What part of speech is “dastardly”?
“Dastardly” is an adjective.