Definition

The condition of being cowardly or lacking courage.

Example

His cravenness prevented him from standing up for what he believed in.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how cravenness can really hold people back?

Definitely, it’s like a fear that just freezes you in place.

Right? I believe overcoming that cravenness is key to personal growth.

Absolutely! Facing fears can lead to amazing opportunities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cravenness is formed from "craven" (from Old French *crevant*, meaning defeated or cowardly) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "cravenness" refers to the state of being cowardly or lacking courage.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'craven' which means cowardly, and remember that 'cravenness' describes the state of being cowardly.

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