비겁해요 · 비겁했어요 · 비겁한 (+noun)
cowardly; underhanded, unfair
Example
친구를 두고 혼자 도망가는 건 비겁해요.
Running away alone and leaving your friend behind is cowardly.
Word parts
비 lowly+겁 fear
Literally 'lowly and fearful'.
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Also means 'dirty, unfair': 비겁한 방법 'a dirty trick'.
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