brave vs cowardly vs afraid
brave
Definitions
verb
- face and withstand with courage
noun
- a North American Indian warrior
- people who are brave
adjective
- invulnerable to fear or intimidation
- brightly colored and showy
- possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
Examples
The two brave warriors are about to be absorbed.
The heroic deeds of this brave and noble Irishman have brought honour and glory to his native land.
The new film just seems to be skirting round things; it hasn't been brave enough.
cowardly
Definitions
adjective
- lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
Examples
Another translation of the Bible uses the word cowardly instead of fearful.
For big men, they sure are acting cowardly.
The attorney for one of the accused denounced what he calls cowardly and anonymous leakers at the Pentagon.
