FAINTHEARTED
faint, fainthearted, timid, faint-hearted
(adjective) lacking conviction or boldness or courage; “faint heart ne’er won fair lady”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
fainthearted (comparative more fainthearted, superlative most fainthearted)
Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
Synonyms
• afraid
• cowardly
• meek
• timid
Antonyms
• brave
• determined
• steadfast
• stouthearted
Source: Wiktionary
Faint"*heart`ed, a.
Definition: Wanting in courage; depressed by fear; easily discouraged or
frightened; cowardly; timorous; dejected.
Fear not, neither be faint-hearted. Is. vii. 4.
– Faint"*heart`ed*ly, adv.
– Faint"*heart`ed*ness, n.
Faint"*heart`ed, a.
Definition: Wanting in courage; depressed by fear; easily discouraged or
frightened; cowardly; timorous; dejected.
Fear not, neither be faint-hearted. Is. vii. 4.
– Faint"*heart`ed*ly, adv.
– Faint"*heart`ed*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition