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fainthearted Definition and Meaning in English (fainthearted definition)

adjective
Synonyms:timidcowardlyfearful
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Fainthearted definition: Lacking courage or confidence; timid and easily discouraged.

Definitions of Fainthearted

  1. 1adjective

    Lacking courage or confidence; timid and easily discouraged.

Example Sentences

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“The fainthearted knight hesitated before entering the dark cave.”

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“She was too fainthearted to speak up against the injustice.”

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nounfaintheartedness
adverbfaintheartedly

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Fainthearted definition: Lacking courage or confidence; timid and easily discouraged.
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