tchórzliwy — meaning in English

English meaning

• cowardly adjective Lacking courage; showing fear when bravery is called for.
• spineless adjective Lacking courage or willpower; unable to stand up for oneself.
• yellow noun The bright color of lemons, sunflowers, and egg yolks, produced by light around 580 nanometers.

Senses

tchórzliwy is used for these senses in English:

• cowardly Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.
• pusillanimous Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity. [from 16th c.]
• spineless Cowardly, uncourageous; lacking character.
• yellow (informal) Lacking courage.
• yellow-bellied (figuratively, colloquial) Uncourageous, cowardly.

spineless — full definition

1. adjective Lacking courage or willpower; unable to stand up for oneself.
2. adjective Having no spinal column, as in many invertebrate animals.

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