poltroon

noun
UK: /pɒlˈtruːn/
US: /pɑːlˈtruːn/

  1. A complete coward; someone who is afraid to do what is right or expected.

    1. He was a poltroon for not standing up to the bully.
    2. Don't be such a poltroon; tell them what you really think instead of agreeing with everything.

Synonyms

chicken craven funk dastard coward
poltroon adjective

  1. Describing someone utterly cowardly and lacking in courage or conviction.

    1. The poltroon act was unworthy of a soldier.
    2. A poltroon leader will never inspire confidence in his team during a crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "poltroon" is /pɒlˈtruːn/ in British English and /pɑːlˈtruːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "poltroon": chicken, craven, funk, dastard, coward.

Example usage of "poltroon": "He was a poltroon for not standing up to the bully.". More examples on the page.