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pigeon-hearted
[ pij-uhn-hahr-tid ]
adjective
- timid; meek.
pigeon-hearted
adjective
- of a timid or fearful disposition
Word History and Origins
Origin of pigeon-hearted1
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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