poltroon

[US]/pɒlˈtruːn/
[UK]/pɑlˈtrun/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a coward; a timid person
adj.timid; cowardly
Word Forms
Pluralpoltroons

Phrases & Collocations

brave poltroon

poltroon at heart

poltroon behavior

such a poltroon

poltroon in action

poltroon and coward

poltroon spirit

poltroon remarks

poltroonish behavior

Example Sentences

the poltroon fled from the challenge.

it takes courage to face fears, unlike a poltroon.

don't be a poltroon; stand up for what you believe in.

the poltroon's actions disappointed his friends.

he was labeled a poltroon after he backed down.

being a poltroon is not an admirable trait.

the poltroon avoided confrontation at all costs.

she refused to be a poltroon in the face of adversity.

his poltroon behavior shocked everyone around him.

the poltroon was too scared to speak up.

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