weak-hearted Synonyms

weak-hearted Meaning

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weak-hearted (a.)

Having little courage; of feeble spirit; dispirited; faint-hearted.

weak-hearted Sentence Examples

  1. The weak-hearted should refrain from horror movies, as they may experience extreme fear.
  2. The criminal's weak-hearted accomplice gave in to interrogation and revealed the truth.
  3. Despite his imposing size, the bully was weak-hearted and backed down when challenged.
  4. The horse was too weak-hearted to jump the hurdle, proving itself unfit for the competition.
  5. The weak-hearted tourist fainted upon seeing the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon.
  6. The soldier's weak-heartedness led to him fleeing from the battlefield, leaving his comrades behind.
  7. The weak-hearted hiker struggled to keep up with the group, his resolve faltering with each step.
  8. The doctor warned the patient to avoid strenuous activities due to his weak heart.
  9. The weak-hearted director failed to handle the pressure of the production, leading to chaos and delays.
  10. The politician's weak-hearted policies proved disastrous, causing both economic and social decline.

FAQs About the word weak-hearted

Having little courage; of feeble spirit; dispirited; faint-hearted.

apprehensive, spineless, fainthearted, milk-livered, timid, diffident, cautious, yellow, pusillanimous, spiritless

dauntless, greathearted, gutsy, gallant, bold, manful, determined, dauntless, gutsy, intrepid

The weak-hearted should refrain from horror movies, as they may experience extreme fear.

The criminal's weak-hearted accomplice gave in to interrogation and revealed the truth.

Despite his imposing size, the bully was weak-hearted and backed down when challenged.

The horse was too weak-hearted to jump the hurdle, proving itself unfit for the competition.