Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dastardliness

Noun

/ˈdæstə(r)dliːnəs/

Definition

The quality of being cowardly or treacherous.

Examples

The soldier was commended for bravery, while his counterpart was criticized for his dastardliness.
Her dastardliness in abandoning her friends during the crisis left a lasting stain on her reputation.

Meaning

Dastardliness refers to the behavior or action characterized by a lack of courage; it describes someone who is willing to betray or act dishonorably, often out of fear or self-interest.