craven

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Yet, it’s worth mentioning that “Road to Revenge” has more respect for its bad guys than the 2022 original did for its craven SS platoon, one nose-pick away from goose-stepping inbreds.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Musk said Sir Ed was "a craven coward".

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

We would not wish to emulate their most craven tactics, of course, but could learn something from their strategic resolve.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

The judge’s admonishment of Peters was breathtaking as he rejected her lies and laid bare her craven motivations and manipulations.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2024

She resorts to craven, apologetic giggling, which annoys them further, and me also.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood