noun
- a protagonist or main character who lacks traditional heroic qualities such as courage, nobility, or moral strength
Usage: literary
Examples
- The novel’s nonhero was a cowardly man who avoided conflict at every turn.
- Unlike traditional heroes, the nonhero in the story made selfish decisions throughout.
- The author created a nonhero who represented the moral ambiguity of modern life.
- Critics praised the realistic portrayal of the nonhero’s flawed character.
- The nonhero’s journey was marked by failure rather than triumph.
- In contemporary literature, the nonhero often reflects society’s disillusionment.