recreant

noun
UK: /ˈrekrɪənt/
US: /ˈrekiːrɪənt/

  1. A coward or traitor; someone who betrays their cause or duty.

    1. He was labeled a recreant for deserting his post.
    2. The recreant knight fled the battle, abandoning his fellow soldiers to face the enemy alone.

Synonyms

coward traitor deserter apostate faithless craven
recreant adjective

  1. Cowardly or faithless; betraying one's allegiance or duty.

    1. His recreant actions shocked everyone.
    2. The recreant soldier abandoned his post during the intense battle, leading to severe consequences.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "recreant" is /ˈrekrɪənt/ in British English and /ˈrekiːrɪənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recreant": coward, traitor, deserter, apostate, faithless, craven.

Example usage of "recreant": "He was labeled a recreant for deserting his post.". More examples on the page.