pigeon-hearted

[pij-uhn-hahr-tid]

adjective

1. timid; meek.

pigeon-hearted

adjective

1. of a timid or fearful disposition

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigeon-hearted¹

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

Perhaps, on the other hand, pigeon-hearted Pixar patriarchs put the block on female genius.

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Delightful haven to pigeon-hearted malefactors—inconsistent criminals, who fear the puny look of mortal man, and, unabashed, stalk beneath the eternal and the killing frown of God.

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Oh, would that I were once more a Queen, if only for one little hour, and I would take such a vengeance on those accursed jackals who deserted me in my need; that it should only be spoken of in whispers; those woman, those pigeon-hearted half-breeds who suffered themselves to be overcome!' and she choked in her wrath.

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This fellow is pigeon-hearted and light-headed.

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