cowardly

Sợ hãi, hèn nhát

showing a lack of courage or bravery; afraid to do something that you should do

• be cowardly about doing sth

Collocations cowardly behavior · cowardly act

• He was too cowardly to admit his mistake.

  Anh ta quá hèn nhát để nhận lỗi.

Sợ hãi, hèn nhát (để phê phán)

used to criticize someone for not being brave enough or for avoiding something difficult

• call sb cowardly

Collocations cowardly person · cowardly decision

• She was called a cowardly person for refusing to help.

  Cô ấy bị gọi là người hèn nhát vì từ chối giúp đỡ.