lily-livered (Meaning)

Wordnet

lily-livered (s)

easily frightened

Webster

White-livered; cowardly.

The lily-livered boy was terrified to jump off the high diving board.
The soldiers' lily-livered fear made them retreat from battle.
The lily-livered politician refused to take a stand on any controversial issues.
The lily-livered thief tried to steal from the local market but was caught almost immediately.
The lily-livered child hid behind their mother's legs at the sight of a spider.
The lily-livered employee was too scared to ask for a raise despite being underpaid for years.
The lily-livered captain sailed away from the storm, leaving his crew behind.
The lily-livered defendant trembled violently as the guilty verdict was read out.
The lily-livered pedestrian froze at the sound of a car engine revving near them.
The lily-livered witness refused to testify in court due to fear of retaliation.

easily frightenedWhite-livered; cowardly.

frightened, recreant, dastardly, poltroon, careful, craven, scared, gutless, chicken, cowardly

stout, gallant, gutsy, heroic, stalwart, daring, bold, courageous, intrepid, fearless

The lily-livered boy was terrified to jump off the high diving board.

The soldiers' lily-livered fear made them retreat from battle.

The lily-livered politician refused to take a stand on any controversial issues.

The lily-livered thief tried to steal from the local market but was caught almost immediately.