Definitions for faintheartedˈfeɪntˈhɑr tɪd
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
faint•heart•edˈfeɪntˈhɑr tɪd(adj.)
lacking courage; cowardly; timorous.
Origin of fainthearted:
1400–50
faint′heart′ed•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
faint, fainthearted, timid, faint-hearted(adj)
lacking conviction or boldness or courage
"faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
Wiktionary
fainthearted(Adjective)
Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
Webster Dictionary
Fainthearted(adj)
wanting in courage; depressed by fear; easily discouraged or frightened; cowardly; timorous; dejected
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