dastardly

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English

Etymology

From dastard +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

Adjective

dastardly (comparative dastardlier, superlative dastardliest)

  1. In the manner of a dastard; marked by cowardice; pusillanimous.
  2. Treacherous; given to backstabbing.

Quotations

Adverb

dastardly

  1. In a cowardly or treacherous fashion.