Definition of fainthearted Fainthearted

/fejˈnthɑˈɹtɪd/ - [feyntartid] - faint•heart•ed

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What does fainthearted mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

fainthearted - lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
  faint, timid, faint-hearted
  cowardly, fearful lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley
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  • fainthearted (a.)
    Wanting in courage; depressed by fear; easily discouraged or frightened; cowardly; timorous; dejected.

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