Antonyms for prowess

Grammar : Noun

Spell : prou-is

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpraʊ ɪs

Definition of prowess

Origin : late 13c., prouesse, from Old French proece "prowess, courage, brave deed" (Modern French prouesse), from prou, later variant of prud "brave, valiant," from Vulgar Latin *prodem (cf. Spanish proeza, Italian prodezza; see proud). Prow was in Middle English as a noun meaning "advantage, profit," also as a related adjective ("valiant, brave"), but it has become obsolete. "In 15-17th c. often a monosyllable" [OED].

noun ability, skill
noun bravery

Example sentences :

But speedily now shall I prove him the prowess and pride of the Geats, shall bid him battle.
Extract from : « Beowulf » by Anonymous

He leered at her as though expecting her to flame at his prowess.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

So that at this date they regarded their prowess as invincible.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

The prowess of women has often been conspicuous in besieged cities.
Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various

I will tell you of my prowess and exploits, and what I can perform.
Extract from : « The Indian Fairy Book » by Cornelius Mathews

But I kept my eye on Alexander, whom, despite his prowess, I could see to be wounded hard.
Extract from : « Sir Ludar » by Talbot Baines Reed

In the earlier histories, the leaders were chosen for their prowess in arms.
Extract from : « Mizora: A Prophecy » by Mary E. Bradley

No other ethical idea has such predominance as that of prowess.
Extract from : « Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca » by Homer

Strange as was the animal to all three, there was no mistaking his prowess.
Extract from : « The Plant Hunters » by Mayne Reid

He is admired on account of his prowess and forgiven on account of his beneficence.
Extract from : « Appearances » by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson

Synonyms for prowess

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