weakhearted
Americanadjective
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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 weakhearted apprehended coming troubles; the resolute prepared to brave them.
From Life of George Washington — Volume 01 by Irving, Washington
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
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