poltroonish in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Poltroonish: characterized by cowardice or a lack of bravery in facing challenges or responsibilities.
Sample Sentences
- His poltroonish behavior during the crisis caused his colleagues to lose respect for him.
- Rather than confront the challenge head-on, she took a poltroonish approach, avoiding any responsibility.
- The poltroonish leader fled the battlefield, leaving his troops to fend for themselves.
- Her poltroonish remarks about her competitors revealed a deep-seated insecurity.
- In the face of danger, his poltroonish instincts kicked in, and he sought safety instead of bravery.