Related Terms. 1  1. Establishment, foundation, or organization created to pursue a particular type of endeavor, such as banking by a financial institution. 2  2. Consistent and organized pattern of behavior or activities (established by law or custom) that is self-regulating in accordance with generally accepted norms.
cowardly - lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then- P.B.Shelley. fearful. afraid - filled with fear or apprehension; afraid even to turn his head; suddenly looked afraid; afraid for his life; afraid of snakes; afraid to ask questions.
So when we compare cowardice, courage, and rashness -- rashness which literally means â acting too hastily or without due consideration.â -- we have what Iâd call an âillustrative trinityâ. By that I mean this -- we can use these three concepts -- cowardice, courage, and rashness -- can be used and illustrated in a way that makes sense. So for instance, think about the military. The coward would refuse to fight -- would flee from the battlefront.