faint-hearted (Meaning)

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faint-hearted (s)

lacking conviction or boldness or courage

faint-hearted Sentence Examples

  1. The faint-hearted traveler hesitated before embarking on the treacherous journey through the dark forest.
  2. In the face of adversity, the faint-hearted soldier wavered, his courage faltering.
  3. The faint-hearted swimmer clung nervously to the edge of the pool, unwilling to take the plunge.
  4. Her faint-hearted nature prevented her from taking risks, even when the potential rewards were great.
  5. The faint-hearted child trembled at the prospect of having to speak in front of a large audience.
  6. The faint-hearted politician avoided tackling controversial issues, fearing the backlash from voters.
  7. The faint-hearted investor shied away from volatile stocks, preferring the safety of low-yield bonds.
  8. The faint-hearted hiker turned back at the first sign of difficulty, unwilling to challenge himself.
  9. The faint-hearted artist lacked the confidence to share her work with the world, fearing criticism.
  10. The faint-hearted negotiator quickly gave in to the other party's demands, afraid of confrontation.

FAQs About the word faint-hearted

lacking conviction or boldness or courage

fearful,timid, scary, terrified, fearsome, afraid, scared, tremulous, yellow, timorous

bold, courageous, brave, intrepid, audacious,daring, dauntless, gutsy, adventurous, stalwart

The faint-hearted traveler hesitated before embarking on the treacherous journey through the dark forest.

In the face of adversity, the faint-hearted soldier wavered, his courage faltering.

The faint-hearted swimmer clung nervously to the edge of the pool, unwilling to take the plunge.

Her faint-hearted nature prevented her from taking risks, even when the potential rewards were great.