Fainthearted

Quick meaning: Fainthearted is an adjective meaning Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.

Meaning

Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.

Example Sentences

"Fainthearted knight! You should have stayed and covered my retreat. Hark! they are coming! Hide! Hide!" she panted, half in fear, half in merriment, as the gay pursuers rapidly drew nearer.

Upon this, our guide, who, by the way, was but a fainthearted fellow, bid us keep in a ready posture, for he believed there were more wolves a-coming. We kept our arms ready, and our eyes about us.

Word Forms

• faint-hearted
• faint-heart

Synonyms for fainthearted

Depending on context, synonyms include afraid, cowardly, meek, timid, faint, fearful.

Antonyms for fainthearted

Common opposites include brave, determined, steadfast, stouthearted.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include timid, faint, cowardly, coward, fearful, weak.

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