Dastardly

/ˈdæs.tərd.li/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

marking by treachery; cowardly and deceitful

The dastardly villain betrayed his friends for personal gain.

contemptibly cowardly or treacherous

His dastardly act of sabotage left the whole team in disarray.

characterized by cowardice or a lack of integrity

The dastardly decision to attack in the dead of night was condemned by all.

From the early 15th century, of unknown origin, possibly from 'dastard', meaning 'coward'.

dastardly deeds

acts that are mean or despicable.

dastardly villain

a villain characterized by cowardice or treachery.

a dastardly plot

a plan that is treacherous or evil.

dastard

a cowardly or despicable person.

treachery

betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.

a cowardly or underhanded action.

That was a real dastardly move!

someone who acts in a cowardly and corrupt manner.

Don’t be such a dastardly character!