recreant

[ˈrɛkrɪənt]

recreant Definition

• 1. cowardly or unfaithful
• 2. a cowardly or unfaithful person

Using recreant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recreant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was accused of being a recreant soldier who abandoned his post.

• Example

  The company fired the recreant employee for stealing from the cash register.

• Example

  She called him a recreant for breaking his promise.

recreant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recreant

• craven
• fainthearted
• timid
• traitorous
• unfaithful

Antonyms for recreant

• brave
• faithful
• loyal

Phrases with recreant

• recreant knight

  a knight who is cowardly or unfaithful to his lord or cause

  Example

  The story of the recreant knight is a cautionary tale about the dangers of disloyalty.

• recreant behavior

  actions that are cowardly or unfaithful

  Example

  His recreant behavior during the crisis caused many to lose faith in his leadership.

• recreant heart

  a heart lacking courage or loyalty

  Example

  He knew he had a recreant heart and struggled to overcome his fear.

Origins of recreant

from Old French 'recroissant', meaning 'growing again'

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Summary: recreant in Brief

The term 'recreant' [ˈrɛkrɪənt] refers to someone who is cowardly or unfaithful. It can be used as an adjective or a noun, as in 'He was accused of being a recreant soldier who abandoned his post.' Synonyms include 'craven,' 'fainthearted,' 'timid,' 'traitorous,' and 'unfaithful.' The term can also be used in phrases like 'recreant knight,' 'recreant behavior,' and 'recreant heart.'