fainthearted

[ feynt-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. lacking courage; cowardly; timorous.

Other Words From

• fainthearted·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of fainthearted¹

First recorded in 1400–50, fainthearted is from late Middle English feynt hertyd. See faint, hearted

Example Sentences

I never was fainthearted before; but I cannot believe such a creature cares for me.'

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I ricommend to you, trusting to God, and putting down all misgivings and fainthearted feelin's.

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Sometimes I feel almost fainthearted, which is cowardly and forgetful of our calling "to fight manfully under Christ's banner."

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By its power he keeps the whole herd of dejected, fainthearted, despairing and unsuccessful creatures, fast to life.

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Only the fainthearted talk of retreating; the others do not think of it, and these are more than the majority.

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