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pigeon-hearted

[ pij-uhn-hahr-tid ]

adjective

  1. timid; meek.


pigeon-hearted

adjective

  1. of a timid or fearful disposition
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pigeon-hearted1

First recorded in 1615–25
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Example Sentences

Perhaps, on the other hand, pigeon-hearted Pixar patriarchs put the block on female genius.

Delightful haven to pigeon-hearted malefactors—inconsistent criminals, who fear the puny look of mortal man, and, unabashed, stalk beneath the eternal and the killing frown of God.

Oh, would that I were once more a Queen, if only for one little hour, and I would take such a vengeance on those accursed jackals who deserted me in my need; that it should only be spoken of in whispers; those woman, those pigeon-hearted half-breeds who suffered themselves to be overcome!' and she choked in her wrath.

This fellow is pigeon-hearted and light-headed.

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