No exact match translations found for 'dastardly' in bodo.
Word 'dastardly' in Other Languages
- dastardly in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dastardly in Bengali বাংলা
- dastardly in Bodo बड़ो
- dastardly in Dogri डोगरी
- dastardly in English
- dastardly in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dastardly in Hindi हिन्दी
- dastardly in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dastardly in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dastardly in Konkani कोंकणी
- dastardly in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dastardly in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dastardly in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dastardly in Marathi मराठी
- dastardly in Nepali नेपाली
- dastardly in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dastardly in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dastardly in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dastardly in Santali
- dastardly in Sindhi سنڌي
- dastardly in Tamil தமிழ்
- dastardly in Telugu తెలుగు
- dastardly in Urdu اُردُو
Dastardly
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈdæstərdli/
Definitions
- Wicked, cruel, and underhanded.
- Characterized by cowardice and dishonorable intentions.
Usage Examples
- "The villain's dastardly plan was foiled by the hero."
- "His dastardly actions led to widespread betrayal and mistrust."
Etymology
Derived from "dastard" (a cowardly or dishonorable person) with the suffix "-ly" forming an adjective.
Synonyms
- Wicked
- Treacherous
- Underhanded
- Villainous
Antonyms
- Honorable
- Brave
- Gallant
- Righteous
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | धोखेबाज | /dhokhebāj/ |
| Tamil | துரோகமான | /turōkamāṉa/ |
| Spanish | Vil | /bil/ |
| French | Lâche | /laʃ/ |
| German | Feige | /ˈfaɪɡə/ |
| Chinese | 卑鄙 | /bēi bǐ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdɑːstədli/
- American English: /ˈdæstərdli/
Historical Usage
The word "dastardly" was commonly used in early literature to describe villains and treacherous acts.
Cultural Nuances
Often used in a dramatic or exaggerated sense, particularly in fictional contexts involving villains.
More Information
The term is frequently associated with classic literature, cartoons, and films depicting sinister or cowardly characters.