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weakhearted

American

[week-hahr-tid] / ˈwikˈhɑr tɪd /

adjective

without courage or fortitude; fainthearted.

Other Word Forms

weakheartedly adverb
weakheartedness noun

Etymology

Origin of weakhearted

First recorded in 1540–50; weak + hearted

Example Sentences

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In Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Basilia Godina ignored posters warning the weakhearted not to attend a local wrestling match, attended, suffered a heart attack, died.

From Time Magazine Archive

The new arms are almost valueless in the hands of weakhearted soldiers, no matter what their number may be.

From Battle Studies by Ardant du Picq, Charles Jean Jacques Joseph

The weakhearted apprehended coming troubles; the resolute prepared to brave them.

From Life of George Washington — Volume 01 by Irving, Washington

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