fainthearted

[ feynt-hahr-tid ]

/ ˈfeɪntˈhɑr tɪd /

lacking courage; cowardly; timorous.

Words nearby fainthearted

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

faint·heart·ed·ly, adverb

In the past, faint-hearted politicians behaved in mostly sensible ways because they were afraid to act recklessly.
Will the Republican Moderates Please Stand Up?|David Frum|October 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Emergency rooms are full of the faint, the fainting, and the faint-hearted.
Hillary Clinton Faints: What Caused It?|Kent Sepkowitz|December 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The crews, though no faint-hearted fellows, had not as yet learned to place confidence in him.
Notable Voyagers|W.H.G. Kingston and Henry Frith
"You are ever faint-hearted," said Betty, glancing compassionately at her sister.
An Unwilling Maid|Jeanie Gould Lincoln

What a faint-hearted old dog you are, and you were a pilot once.
Luttrell Of Arran|Charles James Lever
I propose the big waggon for faint-hearted climbers, and the little one for rugs and provisions.
Thankful Rest|Annie S. Swan
How do you know she will never accept you, you faint-hearted boy?
The Faith Doctor|Edward Eggleston