fainthearted

adjective
UK: /ˌfeɪntˈhɑːtɪd/
US: /ˌfeɪntˈhɑːrtɪd/

  1. Lacking courage; easily scared or timid.

    1. He was too fainthearted to try out for the team.
    2. The fainthearted should avoid this rollercoaster, it's extremely fast and thrilling.

Synonyms

pusillanimous cowardly lily-livered fearful timid
fainthearted adjective

  1. Showing a lack of courage or determination; being easily discouraged.

    1. Don't be fainthearted, you can do it!
    2. The investor's fainthearted approach to risk management led to several missed opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "fainthearted" is /ˌfeɪntˈhɑːtɪd/ in British English and /ˌfeɪntˈhɑːrtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fainthearted": pusillanimous, cowardly, lily-livered, fearful, timid.

Example usage of "fainthearted": "He was too fainthearted to try out for the team.". More examples on the page.