Fainthearted

/ˈfeɪntˌhɑːrtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Lacking courage or confidence; timid.

He was too fainthearted to confront the challenges that lay ahead.

Easily frightened or intimidated; cowardly.

The fainthearted spectators left the horror movie halfway through.

Weak or lacking in conviction.

Her fainthearted approach to the debate left little impact on the audience.

Derived from the combination of 'faint' meaning lacking strength and 'hearted' relating to one's attitude or disposition.

faint of heart

describes someone who lacks courage or determination.

timidity

the quality of being timid.

coward

a person who lacks the courage to face danger.

spineless

lacking resolution; weak.

wuss

Don't be such a wuss, it's just a rollercoaster!

chicken

He won't jump off the diving board; he's such a chicken.