Definitions

1. noun

A person who has abandoned their duty, post, or allegiance, often due to cowardice or lack of courage.

“The army commander was disappointed by the cowardly behavior of the recalcitrant soldiers who were deemed recreants for fleeing in the face of enemy fire.”

2. adjective

Describing someone who has abandoned their duty or post, often due to cowardice or lack of courage.

“The recreant soldier was shunned by his comrades for his cowardly actions during the battle.”