dastardly

[das-terd-lee] Example Sentences Origin

das·tard·ly

[das-terd-lee]
adjective
cowardly; meanly base; sneaking: a dastardly act.

Origin:
1560–70; dastard + -ly

das·tard·li·ness, noun
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Dastardly is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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  • Traditionally, science fiction goes for a sense of wonder with exotic aliens and nifty rocket ships and dastardly villains.
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  • Yes, our enemies use and know how to use modern means of communication to plan, coordinate and carry out their dastardly deeds.
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dastardly (ˈdæstədlɪ)
 
adj
mean and cowardly
 
'dastardliness
 
n

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dastardly
1560s, "showing despicable cowardice," originally "dull," from M.E. dastard.
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