Vocabulary Entry

recreant

|adjective • noun

adjective

cowardly; unfaithful to a duty or allegiance

Example Sentences

"The recreant soldier deserted his comrades in battle."

"She felt ashamed of her recreant behavior when she failed to support her friend."

"His recreant actions led to the downfall of the once-heroic team."

noun

Example Sentences

"He was labeled a recreant for refusing to stand up against the bullies."

"The novel features a recreant whose betrayal changes the course of the story."

"In the eyes of his peers, the recreant was no longer worthy of respect."