Definitions for faintheartedˈfeɪntˈhɑr tɪd

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

faint•heart•edˈfeɪntˈhɑr tɪd(adj.)

  1. lacking courage; cowardly; timorous.

Origin of fainthearted:

1400–50

faint′heart′ed•ly(adv.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. faint, fainthearted, timid, faint-hearted(adj)

    lacking conviction or boldness or courage

    "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

Wiktionary

  1. fainthearted(Adjective)

    Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Fainthearted(adj)

    wanting in courage; depressed by fear; easily discouraged or frightened; cowardly; timorous; dejected


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