dastardly
dastardly · dastardlier · dastardliest
In the manner of a dastardIn the manner of a dastard; marked by cowardice; pusillanimous.
UK/ˈdɑːstədli/US/ˈdæstɚdli/
» That was dastardly.
Це було підступно.
Meaning
2 sensesIn the manner of a dastard; marked by cowardice; pusillanimous.
Treacherous; given to backstabbing.
More definitions
- despicably cowardly
Examples
2 sentencesThat was dastardly.
Це було підступно.
These dastardly acts will not go unpunished.
ruЭти подлые действия не останутся безнаказанными.
Translations
1 languagesForms
dastardlier, dastardliest| Comparative | dastardlier Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | dastardliest Lesson |
irregular
Synonyms
115 synonymsbaseA2softA2chickenA1cowardlyB2timidC1yellowA1falseA1reptilianC2treacherousC2gutlessnithingspinelessbackbonelessbitch-ass
Close in meaning
- despicably cowardly:dastard
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form