Definition

Describing someone or something that lacks bravery or noble qualities typically associated with heroes.

Example

His unheroic actions during the crisis disappointed everyone.

Conversation

Did you see that movie where the hero just quit during the battle?

Yeah, I thought that was pretty unheroic of him.

I mean, heroes are supposed to fight until the end, right?

Exactly! It really changed how I felt about the character.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unheroic → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "heroic" (from Greek "hērōikos", meaning relating to a hero). The word "unheroic" means not relating to or characteristic of a hero, lacking heroic qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'heroic' — this helps you remember that 'unheroic' describes something that lacks the qualities of a hero.

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