Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dastardly
Adjective
/ˈdæstərdli/
Definition
Describes behavior that is cowardly or treacherous.
Examples
- His dastardly acts are a stain on his reputation.
- She couldn’t believe her friend would engage in such dastardly behavior.
- The villain’s dastardly plan to deceive the town was quickly thwarted.
Meaning
The term ‘dastardly’ refers to actions that show a lack of courage or moral integrity, often involving deceit or betrayal.
Synonyms
- cowardly
- treacherous
- disloyal
- deceitful
- mean-spirited
